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J18 TRJ

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,118 mi
Last recorded117,118 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 TRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 117,118 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside front chassis legs have been undersealed/repaired

o/s/f b pillar possible starting to crack / area has been over painted ?

wiper arm loose n/s

Pass 16 Jul 2011 116,149 miles

wiper blades poor condition

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

noise on engine

wiper arm loose n/s

Pass 24 Jul 2010 110,256 miles

battery not fully secured

Fail 5 Jul 2010 110,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 102,920 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 95,515 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 94,506 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 94,319 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

steering wheel not straight

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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J18 TRJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J18 TRJ, 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 J18 TRJ registered?

J18 TRJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is J18 TRJ safe to buy?

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