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C16 VXH

1995 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

66,126 mi
Last recorded66,126 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Corsa84,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 VXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2009 66,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

emissons only just within tolerances

Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,126 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

emissons only just within tolerances

Pass 26 Apr 2008 64,493 miles

Battery insecure

engine management light comes on intermitently

offside and nearside front and rear tyres catch on bumpers with suspension hanging

Fail 24 Apr 2008 64,493 miles

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

engine management comes on intermittent

offside and nearside front and rear tyres catch on bumpers with suspension hanging

Fail 18 Apr 2008 64,493 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

engine management comes on intermittent

offside and nearside front and rear tyres catch on bumpers with suspension hanging

Fail 2 Apr 2008 64,493 miles

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Battery insecure

engine management light on

engine strted to overheat near end of emmisions test

front bumper insecure/ loose recomend attention

offside and nearside front and rear tyres catch on bumpers with suspension hanging

white smoke/ steam from exhaust

Pass 14 Oct 2006 62,640 miles

n/s front chassis corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2005 61,160 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 61,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

most washer fluid not contacting windscreen

o/s and n/s front chassis corroding

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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C16 VXH is a 1995 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 84,277 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 C16 VXH, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C16 VXH registered?

C16 VXH is a 1995 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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