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P398 OBJ

1996 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,658 mi
Last recorded158,658 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan114,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 OBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 158,658 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 158,658 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 151,123 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 151,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 143,292 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 137,066 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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P398 OBJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan in White 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 P398 OBJ, 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 P398 OBJ registered?

P398 OBJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 10 December 1996.

Is P398 OBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P398 OBJ 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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