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P196 LUK

1997 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

85,154 mi
Last recorded85,154 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan111,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 LUK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2020 85,154 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp lower fixings broke, headlights are loose, though are secure with bonnet shut

offside outer c.v. gaiter is slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2019 79,282 miles

front to rear brake pipes have been painted/undersealed

Fail 27 Mar 2019 79,161 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes have been painted/undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,005 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 76,003 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,856 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 71,856 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 65,236 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 65,140 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

rear exhaust clamp loose

Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,114 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear tyre walls perished

Fail 26 Mar 2015 64,100 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear tyre walls perished

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,159 miles

both rear brakes sticking slightly

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2014 63,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

both rear brakes sticking slightly

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,363 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 62,363 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,212 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

General under body corrosion of suspension arms and subframes

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Wiper arm pivot pins worn

Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front No plate cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2010 58,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front No plate cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2009 56,798 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 56,798 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,506 miles

rear window heavily tinted and front No plate cracked.

Fail 18 Mar 2008 54,506 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear window heavily tinted and front No plate cracked.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 52,017 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 49,456 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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P196 LUK is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 P196 LUK, 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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P196 LUK is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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