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P521 OVS

1996 Vauxhall Corsavan

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,282 mi
Last recorded113,282 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan114,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 OVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 113,282 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 106,065 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 105,031 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 103,010 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 101,508 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 101,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 99,673 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 99,600 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 97,524 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

WIPERS BIT WORN .

Pass 1 Mar 2008 95,853 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 91,790 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 86,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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P521 OVS is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P521 OVS, 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 P521 OVS registered?

P521 OVS is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 14 September 1996.

Is P521 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P521 OVS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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