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N101 OFC

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,304 mi
Last recorded77,304 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 OFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 77,304 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 77,304 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,937 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,443 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 63,911 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 63,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 53,628 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 50,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 49,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 47,573 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 47,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 45,431 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 OFC is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N101 OFC, 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 OFC registered?

N101 OFC is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N101 OFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N101 OFC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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