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P252 WFE

1997 Vauxhall Corsavan

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,594 mi
Last recorded148,594 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan111,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 WFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 148,594 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 148,590 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

main beam lights on all the time

n/s rear tyre on limit

Pass 24 Jul 2009 103,310 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 103,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 94,172 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear valance becoming coroded

Pass 25 Jun 2007 82,451 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 67,467 miles

1 centre section of exhaust corroded 2 back box corroded 3 some brake pipes may require replacement for next mot test

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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P252 WFE is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P252 WFE, 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 P252 WFE registered?

P252 WFE is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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