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P106 VWX

1997 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,729 mi
Last recorded132,729 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan111,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 VWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 132,729 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 129,155 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 129,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 125,604 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 121,653 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 121,540 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 116,997 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 116,917 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 121,478 miles

o/s/f side lamp dim

play in o/s/f lower suspension ball joint just in limit

wiper linkage worn

Pass 7 Apr 2008 113,208 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 113,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 106,368 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 106,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2006 95,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 95,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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P106 VWX is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 111,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P106 VWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P106 VWX is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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