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N101 PAD

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,077 mi
Last recorded57,077 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 PAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,077 miles

Corrosion developing at O/side front of chassis and at inner sill corners at rear.

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 53,379 miles

Battery insecure

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre perishing on sidewalls

Fail 4 Jun 2009 53,375 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 29 May 2008 50,334 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 28 May 2008 50,334 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 50,121 miles

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

n/s/r wheel slightly tight to spin

Pass 23 May 2006 49,932 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 PAD is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PAD, 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 PAD registered?

N101 PAD is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 February 1996.

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