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C6 PRJ

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,452 mi
Last recorded110,452 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 PRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 110,452 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 110,452 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 102,327 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 102,327 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 93,636 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 93,634 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C6 PRJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C6 PRJ, 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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What year was C6 PRJ registered?

C6 PRJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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