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Vauxhall Corsa

White · Petrol · 1997 · 1,195 cc

P742 OURMOT history

P742 OUR is a white petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 29 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2024
Mileage
104,836 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
P742 OUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,195 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
29 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P742 OUR was last recorded at 104,836 miles on 19 Sept 2023, 934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Mar 2009: 73,840 miles, lower than 113,885 miles on 15 Apr 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,902 miles · 17 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 104,836 miles
  • 2022 – 103,902 miles
  • 2021 – 102,692 miles
  • 2020 – 101,330 miles
  • 2019 – 100,184 miles
  • 2018 – 99,036 miles
  • 2017 – 97,138 miles
  • 2016 – 95,724 miles
  • 2015 – 92,742 miles
  • 2014 – 89,983 miles
  • 2013 – 88,575 miles
  • 2012 – 86,572 miles
  • 2011 – 84,840 miles
  • 2010 – 80,319 miles
  • 2009 – 73,840 miles
  • 2008 – 113,885 miles
  • 2007 – 112,875 miles
  • 2006 – 111,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,836 miles
  • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,836 miles (+934)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    104,836 miles
    Test number
    653158614812
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,902 miles (+1,210)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,902 miles
    Test number
    433604130080
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Sills corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass102,692 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,692 miles
    Test number
    491195131624
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail102,692 miles (+1,362)1 major2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,692 miles
    Test number
    980594191167
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box broken (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,330 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,330 miles
    Test number
    523560227914
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront General corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail101,330 miles (+1,146)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,330 miles
    Test number
    556804066143
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront General corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,184 miles (+1,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,184 miles
    Test number
    839779472914
    • AdvisoryExhaust end box rusty
    • AdvisoryFront suspension rusty
    • AdvisoryFront wipers blade worn

  8. Pass99,036 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,036 miles
    Test number
    795413262333
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail99,026 miles (+1,888)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,026 miles
    Test number
    589982522994
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass97,138 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,138 miles
    Test number
    119849055851
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront no plate deterioted

  11. Fail97,131 miles (+1,407)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,131 miles
    Test number
    621183895762
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront no plate deterioted

  12. Pass95,724 miles (+2,982)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,724 miles
    Test number
    888312852289
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sill corroded rear
    • AdvisoryFront and rear no plate discoloured
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWipers worn front

  13. Pass92,742 miles (+2,759)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    92,742 miles
    Test number
    716391450703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryMil light on
    • AdvisoryRear number plate light deterioted
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  14. Pass89,983 miles (+1,408)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,983 miles
    Test number
    998604374233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront and rear no plate deterioted
    • NoteRear inner sill on both sides corroded

  15. Pass88,575 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,575 miles
    Test number
    108707563227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  16. Fail88,575 miles (+2,003)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,575 miles
    Test number
    786153963244
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  17. Pass86,572 miles (+1,732)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    86,572 miles
    Test number
    658832372242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,840 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,840 miles
    Test number
    615091001229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,675 miles (+4,356)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,675 miles
    Test number
    365406891109
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  20. Pass80,319 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    80,319 miles
    Test number
    602932630177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail80,314 miles (+6,474)1 dangerous1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,314 miles
    Test number
    191931130114
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass73,840 miles (-40,045)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    73,840 miles
    Test number
    581235169057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass113,885 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    113,885 miles
    Test number
    270956108156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass112,875 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    112,875 miles
    Test number
    913695287189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass111,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2007
    Odometer
    111,723 miles
    Test number
    291542636163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P742 OUR

Does P742 OUR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P742 OUR expired on 30 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P742 OUR?
The MOT on P742 OUR expired on 30 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P742 OUR done?
P742 OUR was recorded at 104,836 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2023.
Has P742 OUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P742 OUR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on P742 OUR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P742 OUR find?
P742 OUR passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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