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P218 HWE

1996 Vauxhall Corsavan

Black Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,206 mi
Last recorded155,206 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan114,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 HWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 155,206 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 145,554 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 145,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 145,544 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

O/S/F CHASSIS CORRODED

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Aug 2007 140,602 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 125,345 miles

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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P218 HWE is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan in Black with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P218 HWE, 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 P218 HWE registered?

P218 HWE is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P218 HWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P218 HWE shows 6 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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