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N268 SMV

1996 Vauxhall Corsavan

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2007
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,442 mi
Last recorded117,442 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan114,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN268 SMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2006 117,442 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 117,439 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 110,585 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 110,585 miles

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2004 100,164 miles

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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N268 SMV is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N268 SMV, 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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How do I check the history of N268 SMV?

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What year was N268 SMV registered?

N268 SMV is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N268 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N268 SMV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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