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N481 SNH

1995 Vauxhall Corsavan

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,248 mi
Last recorded185,248 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Corsavan117,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN481 SNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 185,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 185,248 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 182,595 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant expansion bottle insecure

induction tubing missing

os mirror glass slightly loose but should stay in position to give adequate view of road behind

radiator steaming may have coolant leak

wiper arm pivots worn

Fail 3 Mar 2011 182,592 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant expansion bottle insecure

induction tubing missing

os mirror glass slightly loose but should stay in position to give adequate view of road behind

radiator steaming may have coolant leak

rear view mirror missing

sunvisor clips broken , sunvisors do remain in stowed position

wiper arm pivots worn

Pass 21 Apr 2008 176,054 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine induction tubing missing

expansion bottle not secured

gear box noisey

ns mirror glass loose

ns side repeater slightly loose

tyres are 165 70 13 front 145 13 rear

wiper arms slightly loose

Fail 15 Apr 2008 176,042 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine induction tubing missing

expansion bottle not secured

gear box noisey

ns mirror glass loose

ns side repeater slightly loose

tyres are 165 70 13 front 145 13 rear

wiper arms slightly loose

Pass 6 Mar 2007 168,863 miles

corrosion chassis

engine misfire

engine noise

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2006 160,416 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 160,415 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N481 SNH is a 1995 Vauxhall Corsavan in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 117,935 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 N481 SNH, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N481 SNH registered?

N481 SNH is a 1995 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 22 August 1995.

Is N481 SNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N481 SNH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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