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N489 BHP

1996 Vauxhall Corsavan

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,622 mi
Last recorded158,622 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan114,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 BHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 158,622 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sil (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sil (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 148,895 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 124,433 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2013 118,441 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 112,105 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 112,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 105,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

fron t brake pads low

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Sep 2011 105,252 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

fron t brake pads low

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Sep 2010 102,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

wiper arms worn

Fail 27 Sep 2010 102,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

wiper arms worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 98,446 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear no.plate slight deterioration

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Sep 2008 94,067 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 88,725 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 88,725 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 82,038 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 82,038 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 74,323 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 74,323 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 74,323 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N489 BHP is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N489 BHP, 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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N489 BHP is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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