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P414 UWY

1997 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

165,578 mi
Last recorded165,578 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan111,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 UWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 165,578 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front chassis legs corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2014 165,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front chassis legs corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 159,343 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front chassis legs corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 140,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 140,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 122,068 miles

Horn starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

front brake disc's slightly corroded inner face

Fail 14 Apr 2011 122,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

front brake disc's slightly corroded inner face

Pass 5 May 2010 103,992 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 May 2010 103,992 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2009 96,368 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 96,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 94,093 miles

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

horn poor

Fail 21 Apr 2008 94,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

horn poor

Pass 9 May 2007 91,332 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 91,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 87,497 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 87,497 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

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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P414 UWY is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P414 UWY, 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 P414 UWY registered?

P414 UWY is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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