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N102 NTL

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,239 mi
Last recorded125,239 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 NTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 125,239 miles

front number plate is cracked

nearside rear tyre is crackingon edges

Fail 1 Apr 2010 125,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate is cracked

nearside rear tyre is crackingon edges

Pass 30 Mar 2009 117,948 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 113,232 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 113,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 109,074 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 109,074 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 104,839 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 NTL is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NTL, 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 N102 NTL registered?

N102 NTL is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N102 NTL safe to buy?

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