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FA08 GHX

2008 Vauxhall Corsavan

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,732 mi
Last recorded129,732 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan82,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 GHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 129,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s front seat belt not tested child seat fitted.

undertrays & engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 12 Jan 2022 129,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s front seat belt not tested child seat fitted.

undertrays & engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 31 Dec 2020 122,809 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 122,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 113,408 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 107,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 96,032 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 77,575 miles

chip in windscreen.

Fail 22 Apr 2015 77,575 miles

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

auxillary belt split.

chip in windscreen.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 71,213 miles

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

chip in windscreen.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,213 miles

chip in windscreen.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,628 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 59,625 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2012 51,977 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 51,974 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 39,240 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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FA08 GHX is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 82,626 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 Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA08 GHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FA08 GHX registered?

FA08 GHX is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is FA08 GHX safe to buy?

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