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JUI 4539

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,480 mi
Last recorded139,480 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUI 4539
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2012 139,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

battery insecure

damage to n/s front wing and bumper

Pass 24 Sep 2011 124,753 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight damage to n/s front

Pass 18 Sep 2010 106,844 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 106,844 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 89,898 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise offside front tyre worn inner edge

advise rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 1 Oct 2009 89,898 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise offside front tyre worn inner edge

advise rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 12 Jul 2006 87,748 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 76,365 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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JUI 4539 is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JUI 4539, 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 JUI 4539 registered?

JUI 4539 is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 March 1996.

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