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N103 ARP

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,969 mi
Last recorded108,969 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 ARP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 108,969 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 108,969 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 107,171 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 102,383 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 98,981 miles

3 small stone chips in windscreen non over 40mm in diemeter

Fail 18 Apr 2006 98,981 miles

3 small stone chips in windscreen non over 40mm in diemeter

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N103 ARP is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N103 ARP, 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 N103 ARP registered?

N103 ARP is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N103 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N103 ARP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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