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P213 VRH

1997 Vauxhall Corsavan

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,783 mi
Last recorded176,783 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan111,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 VRH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 176,783 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 170,567 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

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

battery light on

brake pipes corroded

front crossmember corroded

n/s/r bumper damaged

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 162,944 miles

Hand brake cable corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 162,921 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Hand brake cable corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear & off side front tyre's worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2009 156,692 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 151,738 miles

N/S/R Lens slightly damaged

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

Rear Np plate slightly deteriorated

Steel section of O/S/F corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 151,716 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both No Plates slightly deteriorated

N/S/R Lens slightly damaged

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

Steel section of O/S/F flex hose corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 145,758 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 145,758 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 140,187 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 133,154 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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P213 VRH is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P213 VRH, 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 P213 VRH registered?

P213 VRH is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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