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P490 OFS

1997 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,151 mi
Last recorded164,151 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan111,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 OFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 164,151 miles

bonnet has local corrosion on the inner section front area

both front brake disc poor condition

both rear tyre worn low on tread

both side front lower suspension arms has local corrosion

engine mounting area has local corrosion near side section

front anti roll bar has local corrosion

near side mirror houseing poor condition

off side door stay insecure and has local corrosion

steering rack has slight roughness

Fail 23 Apr 2009 164,149 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

bonnet has local corrosion on the inner section front area

both front brake disc poor condition

both side front lower suspension arms has local corrosion

engine mounting area has local corrosion near side section

front anti roll bar has local corrosion

near side mirror houseing poor condition

off side door stay insecure and has local corrosion

steering rack has slight roughness

Pass 27 Mar 2008 160,264 miles

both rear flexible brake brake hose ferrules has corrosion

both side front lower suspension arm has local corrosion

both side rear hub has slight movement

front anti roll bar has local corrosion

front lower cross member has local corrosion close to suspension mounts

near side mirror housing damaged

near side rear tyre worn low on tread

off side door stay mounting corroded and insecure

steering rack has slight roughness

Fail 17 Mar 2008 160,229 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both side front brake pads worn very low

both side front lower suspension arm has local corrosion

both side rear hub has slight movement

front anti roll bar has local corrosion

front lower cross member has local corrosion close to suspension mounts

near side mirror housing damaged

near side rear tyre worn low on tread

off side door stay mounting corroded and insecure

parking brake appears to need adjustment

steering rack has slight roughness

Pass 30 Nov 2006 154,712 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 150,217 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P490 OFS is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P490 OFS, 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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P490 OFS is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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