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N385 PHS

1996 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Lpg 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,071 mi
Last recorded135,071 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan114,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 PHS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 135,071 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 128,405 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 128,405 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

FLOOR (PRESCRIBED AREA) AT N/S AND O/S FRONT SEATS MOUNTS (INTEGRAL SEATBELTS) CORRODING ALMOST TOO EXCESS

FRONT TO BACK BRAKE PIPE CORRODING ALMOST TOO EXCESS

N/S OUTERSILL CORRODED AND HOLES ALMOST TOO EXCESS

STRUCTURE AT N/S AND O/S FRONT SEATBELT TOP MOUNTS... PRESCRIBED AREA CORRODED ALMOST TOO EXCESS

STRUCTURE AT N/S AND O/S FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS...PRESCRIBED AREA (CHASSIS)CORRODED AND ALMOST HOLED TO EXCESS

Pass 8 Jun 2010 124,420 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 122,112 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 122,112 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 118,125 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 113,669 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 108,734 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 108,734 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 104,054 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 104,054 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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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N385 PHS is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,199cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N385 PHS, 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 N385 PHS registered?

N385 PHS is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 23 July 1996.

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The MOT history for N385 PHS shows 12 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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