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N102 JFA

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

139,096 mi
Last recorded139,096 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 JFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 139,096 miles

Battery insecure

Bonnet pull in cab of vehicle defective

Handbrake level is slightly impeded in its travel

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/F Door check-strap missing

O/S/F Sun-visor clip broken ,not affecting view to front

O/S/F Window washer has 1 jet blocked

O/S/R Lense cracked

O/S/R Tyre has a nail in the outer shoulder and is under-inflated

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 Jul 2009 139,096 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

Handbrake level is slightly impeded in its travel

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/F Door check-strap missing

O/S/F Sun-visor clip broken ,not affecting view to front

O/S/F Window washer has 1 jet blocked

O/S/R Lense cracked

O/S/R Tyre has a nail in the outer shoulder and is under-inflated

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Jul 2009 139,096 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnett catch lever broken

nail in osr tyre

osf shock absorber leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2008 130,042 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 130,042 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak from rocker cover and there is a loud ticking from engine.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 126,199 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 126,198 miles

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack is starting to show signs of wear on o/s.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 118,962 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 118,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 JFA is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 N102 JFA, 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 JFA is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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