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N102 DYD

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,295 mi
Last recorded112,295 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 DYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 112,295 miles

advise bootfloor corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 112,284 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise bootfloor corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 105,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 105,282 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 97,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 97,619 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 89,922 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,285 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 85,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s horn button inop

slight corrosion both rear spring upper mounts and inner sills

Pass 15 Apr 2013 82,868 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 82,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills

slight corrosion on n/s/r top spring mount

slight weep around base of power steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2011 76,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,750 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 66,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 66,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 59,931 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 53,354 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,772 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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N102 DYD is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N102 DYD, 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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N102 DYD is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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