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J30 BJA

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,590 mi
Last recorded73,590 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 BJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 73,590 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 73,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 72,855 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion nsr inner sill

Slight corrosion osr inner sill

Slight corrosion osr outer sill

Pass 15 May 2013 71,861 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 71,461 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 70,988 miles

Steering rack damp with oil

Fail 17 May 2011 70,988 miles

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

Steering rack damp with oil

Pass 20 May 2010 69,832 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 May 2009 68,728 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 66,499 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished/cracked inner and outre sidewalls.

Front number plate cracked.

Offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread.

Steering rack has a very slight leak of oil.

Fail 19 May 2008 66,499 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both rear tyres badly perished/cracked inner and outre sidewalls.

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

Offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread.

Steering rack has a very slight leak of oil.

Pass 23 May 2007 61,150 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 56,599 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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J30 BJA is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J30 BJA, 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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J30 BJA is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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