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N271 NFG

1996 Vauxhall Corsavan

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,063 mi
Last recorded148,063 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan114,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 NFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 148,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 136,836 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 136,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 127,273 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 127,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 117,766 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 110,499 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

advise rear brake service

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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N271 NFG is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N271 NFG, 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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What year was N271 NFG registered?

N271 NFG is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is N271 NFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N271 NFG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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