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P491 MRO

1996 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,841 mi
Last recorded125,841 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan114,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 MRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2015 125,841 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 117,645 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 117,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 107,283 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis legs in engine bay area has rust corrosion.

rear brake lines have rust corrosion.

rust corrosion along inner sills on n/s and o/s.

Fail 30 Dec 2013 107,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis legs in engine bay area has rust corrosion.

rear brake lines have rust corrosion.

rust corrosion along inner sills on n/s and o/s.

Pass 27 Dec 2012 99,304 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 99,007 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 97,220 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 93,833 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 93,833 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 86,251 miles

front discs worn

Pass 1 Feb 2008 78,188 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 71,130 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 64,352 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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P491 MRO is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P491 MRO, 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 P491 MRO registered?

P491 MRO is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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