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C8 RBM

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,188 mi
Last recorded96,188 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 RBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,188 miles

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

Pre 1992 engine fitted, Pre 1992 emission test limits applied

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Mar 2007 95,968 miles

chip in offside front headlamp

pre 1992 exhaust emission limits used (pre 1992 engine fitted)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2006 95,171 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

decelerometer test on brakes due to lowered suspension and body kit fitted

emissions tested at default limits due to different engine fitted at time of test

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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C8 RBM is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C8 RBM, 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 C8 RBM registered?

C8 RBM is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is C8 RBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 RBM shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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