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B18 TGM

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,414 mi
Last recorded124,414 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 TGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 124,414 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brakes have some imbalance

Fail 5 Jul 2008 124,414 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brakes have some imbalance

Pass 4 Jul 2007 118,901 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 111,357 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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B18 TGM is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B18 TGM, 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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B18 TGM is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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