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GDL 906E

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,367 mi
Last recorded76,367 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDL 906E
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,367 miles

Vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 75,852 miles

front brakes pitted

n/s/f shock starting to weep

oil leak

under vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 75,852 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front brakes pitted

n/s/f shock starting to weep

oil leak

under vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 74,227 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 74,227 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system has several small leaks

oil leak

slight play ino/s/r wheel bearing

under vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 70,056 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 70,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 4 Mar 2009 63,456 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 55,060 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 55,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre close to the legal limit

Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,418 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 46,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery cap missing

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play in it

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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GDL 906E is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GDL 906E, 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 GDL 906E registered?

GDL 906E is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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The MOT history for GDL 906E shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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