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P176 SDM

1997 Vauxhall Corsavan

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,099 mi
Last recorded90,099 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan111,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 SDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 90,099 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Corrosion to underbody

Drivers check strap missing

Exhaust flexy starting to deterioate

Nearside anti roll bar slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear flexy hose ferrulls starting to corrode

Wheel caps fitted

radiator slightly leaking from temp sender

Fail 16 Mar 2011 90,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Both front coil springs corroded

Corrosion to underbody

Drivers check strap missing

Exhaust flexy starting to deterioate

Nearside anti roll bar slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear flexy hose ferrulls starting to corrode

Wheel caps fitted

radiator slightly leaking from temp sender

Pass 15 Sep 2009 88,185 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 88,185 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

off side rear tyre outer wall split and just vwithin legal limits

Fail 6 Oct 2008 86,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sump starting to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2008 86,683 miles

sump starting to corrode

Fail 10 Oct 2007 85,197 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 85,197 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 82,999 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 82,999 miles

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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P176 SDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P176 SDM, 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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What year was P176 SDM registered?

P176 SDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P176 SDM safe to buy?

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