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P556 SAG

1996 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,390 mi
Last recorded122,390 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan114,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 SAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 122,390 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

general corrosion starting though out vehicle borderline in places.

Fail 4 Mar 2009 122,358 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Advise engine oil leak

Advise handbrake travel borderline

Advise movement in nearside rear wheel bearing

Advise underbody corrosion started all over underside of vehicle borderline in places

Fail 27 Feb 2008 114,371 miles

Advise exhaust corroded

Advise nearside front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Advise rear brake compensator corroded

Advise underbody corrosion

Advise windscreen damaged (Borderline)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 114,371 miles

Advise exhaust corroded

Advise nearside front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Advise rear brake compensator corroded

Advise underbody corrosion

Advise windscreen damaged (Borderline)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 108,053 miles

chips in windscreens .

Pass 4 Mar 2006 102,591 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 102,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P556 SAG is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P556 SAG, 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 P556 SAG registered?

P556 SAG is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P556 SAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P556 SAG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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