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P661 SGB

1996 Vauxhall Corsavan

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan114,882 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 SGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010
Fail 7 Jul 2010 83,941 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2006 86,259 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 86,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P661 SGB is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P661 SGB, 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 P661 SGB registered?

P661 SGB is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P661 SGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P661 SGB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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