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A71 POD

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,195 mi
Last recorded59,195 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA71 POD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,195 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 59,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 57,548 miles

head hamps loose slightly/insecure

headlamps on highest setting

play in top of steering colomn

wiper arms loose

Pass 26 Feb 2007 54,415 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 51,372 miles

oil leak

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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A71 POD is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A71 POD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A71 POD registered?

A71 POD is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is A71 POD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A71 POD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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