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J66 LEB

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,731 mi
Last recorded96,731 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 LEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 96,731 miles

1/ n/s front tyre at legal limits and worn on edges

Fail 14 May 2016 96,725 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie outriger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

1/ n/s front tyre at legal limits and worn on edges

Pass 9 May 2015 89,230 miles

1.outer sills starting to corrode 2.n/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 83,033 miles

1/ as per failure

Fail 26 Apr 2014 83,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

1.n/s/f tyre worn to limit on edges 2.front brake pads wearing low 3.hand brake travel on limit

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2013 78,289 miles

1.off side front tyre wearing low on inside edge 2.near side and off side front chassis out riggers becomming corroded 3.both outer sills becomming corroded 4.off side front tyre wearing low on edges 5.slight blow on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 5 May 2012 73,029 miles

Nearside and offside front chassis membes starting to corrode.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2011 69,283 miles

1.near side and off side front chassis out riggers becoming corroded 2.near side front chassis rail becomming corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 66,597 miles

1.front tyres wearing low on edges 2.n/s/r tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 20 Nov 2009 64,576 miles

2. n/s rear tyre at legal limits, worn on inside edge.

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 18 Nov 2009 64,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

2. n/s rear tyre at legal limits, worn on inside edge.

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 6 Oct 2008 62,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 62,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 59,088 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 59,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2006 56,331 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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J66 LEB is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J66 LEB, 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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J66 LEB is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 April 1996.

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