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B2 WBM

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,573 mi
Last recorded88,573 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 WBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 88,573 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 88,568 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front bumper panel insecure

Offside wiper arm pivot -heavy wear

Pass 22 Dec 2009 83,944 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 83,944 miles

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

Both front wiper arm pivots considerably worn.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 80,600 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 80,600 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Wiper arms considerably worn.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 76,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 71,493 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 65,027 miles

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

rear brakes on limit of performance. may require early attetion

Fail 4 Mar 2006 65,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brakes on limit of performance. may require early attetion

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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B2 WBM is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B2 WBM, 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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B2 WBM is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 November 1996.

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