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B15 YLV

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

45,157 mi
Last recorded45,157 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 YLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 45,157 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 45,157 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 45,157 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 45,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 45,154 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 45,154 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 45,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,154 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 45,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 44,773 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 42,783 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 42,783 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 40,573 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,803 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 38,803 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,292 miles

hole in spare wheel carrier

underside corrodded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,514 miles

offside & nearside headlights loose

Fail 28 Mar 2011 37,514 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

offside & nearside headlights loose

Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,902 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,209 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,208 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,743 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 34,220 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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B15 YLV is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 B15 YLV, 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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B15 YLV is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 1996.

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