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P259 UGJ

1997 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,873 mi
Last recorded97,873 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan111,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 UGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 97,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 92,464 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 90,992 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 90,697 miles

front tyres perished resulting in carcking across side walls

rear tyres perished resulting in cracking across sidewalls

Fail 10 Jul 2014 90,697 miles

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

front tyres perished resulting in carcking across side walls

rear tyres perished resulting in cracking across sidewalls

Pass 21 Jun 2013 89,924 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 89,924 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 88,985 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 88,326 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 87,245 miles

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

Slight split appearing in offside "B" post (not affecting strength)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 87,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight split appearing in offside "B" post (not affecting strength)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 86,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 86,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 76,217 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 76,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 67,190 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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P259 UGJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P259 UGJ, 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 P259 UGJ registered?

P259 UGJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P259 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P259 UGJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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