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N101 DFY

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,461 mi
Last recorded65,461 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 DFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 65,461 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 65,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 59,497 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 59,497 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 52,835 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 52,727 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,889 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 49,889 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 48,049 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 40,849 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 41,926 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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N101 DFY is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DFY, 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 DFY registered?

N101 DFY is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N101 DFY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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