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J97 DUG

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,610 mi
Last recorded61,610 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ97 DUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,610 miles

slight corrosion to near side and off side front chassis

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 30 Jul 2007 59,283 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 58,297 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2005 54,467 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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J97 DUG is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J97 DUG, 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 J97 DUG registered?

J97 DUG is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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