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J3 XOY

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,198 mi
Last recorded41,198 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 XOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,198 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 40,918 miles

Offside Front body corroded

brake servo mount corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 40,036 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn very slight (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,939 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under servo around drain tube (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 37,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,175 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 35,542 miles

Oil leak

ns wiper does not park on the screen

Fail 25 Mar 2014 35,542 miles

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

Oil leak

ns wiper does not park on the screen

Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,363 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 34,354 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,851 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Wiper smearing screen

Oil leak

Rattle from engine

Rear tyres heavilly perished/cracked

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 32,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Wiper smearing screen

Oil leak

Rattle from engine

Rear tyres heavilly perished/cracked

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,463 miles

water pump noisey

Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,489 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,402 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,041 miles

all 4 flexi ferules heavily coroded

Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,636 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 27,733 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

oil leak

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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J3 XOY is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J3 XOY, 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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J3 XOY is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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