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L477 APH

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,197 mi
Last recorded115,197 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL477 APH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 115,197 miles

coolant leak from fan switch

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2007 106,830 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blade rubbers split at ends

Pass 18 Jan 2006 100,607 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 100,607 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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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L477 APH is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L477 APH, 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 L477 APH registered?

L477 APH is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is L477 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L477 APH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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