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N101 BKJ

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,232 mi
Last recorded105,232 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 BKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 105,232 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 101,041 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front chassis rail corroded slightly

Fail 1 Feb 2008 101,041 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front chassis rail corroded slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2006 100,698 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 100,690 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

air bag light on

o/s/f chassis rusting

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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N101 BKJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N101 BKJ, 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 N101 BKJ registered?

N101 BKJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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