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P263 ACT

1996 Vauxhall Corsavan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,823 mi
Last recorded155,823 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan114,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 ACT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2007 155,823 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 153,991 miles

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

both front brake flexible hose steel pipes corroded

both front chassis rails corroded

exhaust front pipe clamp corroded

front tyres different size to rear

inbalance on front brakes at 22%

travel on brake pedal

Pass 23 Nov 2006 153,991 miles

both front brake flexible hose steel pipes corroded

both front chassis rails corroded

exhaust front pipe clamp corroded

front tyres different size to rear

inbalance on front brakes at 22%

travel on brake pedal

Fail 8 Aug 2006 153,983 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front tyres are a different size to rear

inbalance on front brakes at 23% fail= 25%

nail in nsf tyre

nsf brake binding

nsr brake pipe corroded

osf door check strap missing

osr brake binding

osr tyre starting to go out of shape

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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P263 ACT is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P263 ACT, 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 P263 ACT registered?

P263 ACT is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 25 August 1996.

Is P263 ACT safe to buy?

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