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P490 PNG

1996 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

195,821 mi
Last recorded195,821 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan114,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 PNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 195,821 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

drivers door pillar corroded

nearside rear light lens damaged

rear inner sills chassis legs, and boot floor corroded

underside dirty

Fail 9 Mar 2017 195,821 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both rear quarter panels (6.1.C.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner wheel arch, offside rear inner wheel arch and offside front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

drivers door handle sticky

drivers door pillar corroded

nearside rear light lens damaged

rear inner sills chassis legs, and boot floor corroded

underside dirty

Pass 29 Mar 2016 188,524 miles

Front nearside and offside front chassis cross member and chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear lamp damage repaird

Nearside mirror cracked not properly secure

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

Offside Rear lamp small hole in lens

Offside door outer handle sticks!

Offside steering rack has slight play in joint

Rear nearside and offside side (window) panels corroded

Scratches to windscreen.

Fail 29 Mar 2016 188,524 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative sub frame mount and spring missing (3.6.E.3)

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

Front nearside and offside front chassis cross member and chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear lamp damage repaird

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside mirror cracked not properly secure

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

Offside Rear lamp small hole in lens

Offside door outer handle sticks!

Offside steering rack has slight play in joint

Rear nearside and offside side (window) panels corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 177,564 miles

Handbrake lever has side movement.

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

Offside headlamp reflector poor.

Rear nearside light damaged.

Fail 23 Mar 2015 177,564 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Bonnet safety catch inoperative.

Handbrake lever has side movement.

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

Offside headlamp reflector poor.

Rear nearside light damaged.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 164,575 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 164,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 154,254 miles

Front brake hose ends corroded.

Front chassis X member corroded @ ends.

Rear nearside wheel rim damaged.

Wear in steering rack nearly excessive.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 154,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake hose ends corroded.

Front chassis X member corroded @ ends.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear nearside wheel rim damaged.

Wear in steering rack nearly excessive.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 141,441 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion in car

Pass 4 Mar 2011 126,431 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 126,426 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 114,929 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 114,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2009 103,295 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 103,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 93,923 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 93,918 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 88,382 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 83,516 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 83,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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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P490 PNG is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P490 PNG, 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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P490 PNG is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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