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H15 SVR

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,179 mi
Last recorded110,179 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 SVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 110,179 miles

both n/s wheel rims damaged

both outer sills corroded

n/s/f inner cv gaiter perished/ cracked

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage/ worn on inner edge

n/s/r shock absorber has a light misting of oil

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (needs attention)

o/s/r inner wheel arch damaged

oil leaks

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 107,006 miles

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

Front brakes corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in steering column and rack ends.Surface corrosion to front panel o/s sill,both inner sills and chassis rails.Damaged n/s f wheel rim.

Fail 22 May 2014 107,006 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brakes corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in steering column and rack ends.Surface corrosion to front panel o/s sill,both inner sills and chassis rails.Damaged n/s f wheel rim.

Pass 21 May 2013 103,116 miles

Slight corrosion on:-front panel,chassis rail,inner rear sills and front anti roll bar.Front shocks weeping ,slight play in steering column and stonechips on windscreen.

Pass 22 May 2012 98,980 miles

Slight play in rack and steering column,all shock absorbers worn and weeping,horn tone is distorted,arb is worn.

Fail 21 May 2012 98,980 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Slight play in rack and steering column,all shock absorbers worn and weeping,horn tone is distorted,arb is worn.

Pass 25 May 2011 94,798 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

slight play in steering column

Pass 19 May 2010 88,078 miles

Horn tone slightly muffled,minor play in driveshafts.

Pass 21 May 2009 82,135 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 82,135 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

steering column has movement

Pass 23 May 2008 76,611 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 76,603 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 70,719 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 66,205 miles

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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H15 SVR is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H15 SVR, 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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H15 SVR is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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