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L111 JAG

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,498 mi
Last recorded50,498 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 JAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 50,498 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 50,438 miles

Rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 29 Jul 2024 50,407 miles

Offside Front Lower subframe lower ,slight corrosion

Offside lower headlight mounting insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2023 50,289 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 50,165 miles

Offside Lower headlight mounting insecure

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 50,061 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 49,985 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner slight corrosion to sill

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 49,935 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear ns and os wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Aug 2017 49,568 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 49,134 miles

Centre Lower Body has slight corrosion ns outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear slight play in wheel bearings

Fail 12 Aug 2016 49,126 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear and center (7.1.2)

Centre Lower Body has slight corrosion ns outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 7 Aug 2015 48,443 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 47,787 miles

middle and rear exhaust corroded

n/s/f wiper blade rubber split

Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,120 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake performance ok but brakes spongy

rear exhaust box outer cover starting to coroode

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Aug 2012 46,522 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 46,522 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 45,872 miles

brake pedal - 1st stage slightly spongy

Pass 10 Aug 2010 45,288 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 44,523 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,583 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 43,583 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,510 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads 3/4 worn.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 41,457 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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L111 JAG is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L111 JAG, 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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L111 JAG is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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