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G9 RSA

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

47,106 mi
Last recorded47,106 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 RSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2024 47,106 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 47,103 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 47,103 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 47,100 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 47,086 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 47,086 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 46,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 46,233 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 46,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 44,714 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 42,850 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,038 miles

Slight corrosion on offside and nearside rear inner sill panels

Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,012 miles

slight corrosion on offside and nearside rear inner sill panels

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 29 Aug 2014 36,301 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 36,301 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 33,860 miles

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

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)

nearside rear tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,235 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vairios small chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,414 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 24,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 73,015 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,773 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2008 71,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 17,796 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall is cracked and perished

Pass 2 Nov 2006 65,118 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 65,118 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 14,697 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 56,422 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 56,422 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G9 RSA is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 G9 RSA, 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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G9 RSA is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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