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MIL 5562

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,459 mi
Last recorded127,459 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 5562
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 127,459 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 56,858 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 125,496 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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MIL 5562 is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MIL 5562, 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 MIL 5562 registered?

MIL 5562 is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is MIL 5562 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 5562 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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