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A20 XEB

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Orange Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,070 mi
Last recorded41,070 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 XEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 41,070 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 41,009 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 40,972 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (5.2.6)

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 39,421 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 37,637 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 37,627 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 May 2013 37,429 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 37,038 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 May 2010 34,758 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 34,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,132 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,579 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 32,579 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 31,689 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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A20 XEB is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Orange with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 80,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 XEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 XEB registered?

A20 XEB is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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