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J79152

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

81,701 mi
Last recorded81,701 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ79152
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2017 81,701 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured b post (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured b post (5.2.6)

Offside Front door handle sticky

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

cooling fan inop

engine oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Aug 2015 73,275 miles

rear tyres perishing

o/s/f wiper arm worn

oil leak

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all rear seats have been folded down

Fail 27 Aug 2015 73,275 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all rear seats have been folded down

o/s/f wiper arm worn

oil leak

rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 59,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J79152 is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J79152, 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 J79152 registered?

J79152 is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is J79152 safe to buy?

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