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N189 LGP

1996 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,247 mi
Last recorded168,247 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan114,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 LGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 168,247 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 168,241 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

advise condition of both number plates advise corrosion to floor and sills advise corrosion to n/s and o/s front chassi

Pass 28 Mar 2009 164,148 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 155,779 miles

nearside headlamp lense cracked but not affecting beam image

offside door mirror glass broken but not obstructing drivers view to the rear

Pass 26 Mar 2007 145,397 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 136,751 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 136,751 miles

Centre Rear Upper Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Lower Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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N189 LGP is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 114,882 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N189 LGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N189 LGP is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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