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N39 XBD

1996 Vauxhall Corsavan

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

238,989 mi
Last recorded238,989 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan114,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN39 XBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 238,989 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges

high idle speed

rear tyres low on r/wheels

signs of corrosion but not structral

slight play in rear wheels

strg pull on road test

suspect exhaust leak

suspension soft slight dampness on front struts

Fail 28 Jan 2009 238,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all tyres worn on edges

high idle speed

rear tyres low on r/wheels

signs of corrosion but not structral

slight play in rear wheels

strg pull

strg pull on road test

suspect exhaust leak

suspension soft slight dampness on front struts

Pass 8 Feb 2008 222,554 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

suspect leak at manifold

Fail 6 Feb 2008 222,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

suspect leak at manifold

Pass 31 Jan 2007 206,907 miles

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

rear road wheels slightly damaged †ns seat belt pre tensioner fired †front brake run out †

Fail 30 Jan 2007 206,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

ns seat belt pre tensioner damaged †uneven tyre wear rear & front †

Pass 10 Feb 2006 192,340 miles

dampness n/s/f strut

seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

slight damage to wheel rims

Fail 2 Feb 2006 192,299 miles

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

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

engine rattle

oil leak

seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

slight damage to wheel rims †slight dampness on n/s/f strut

water leaks

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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N39 XBD is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N39 XBD, 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 N39 XBD registered?

N39 XBD is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 9 February 1996.

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