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P806 PVF

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,877 mi
Last recorded72,877 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP806 PVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2009 72,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 72,877 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 66,780 miles

near side front wheel rim badly damaged

off side front chassis rail rusting

Fail 30 Sep 2008 66,778 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

near side front wheel rim badly damaged

off side front chassis rail rusting

Pass 4 Oct 2007 59,458 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

center section of the exhaust system has loose baffles inside

there is a 19% inbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

Fail 29 Sep 2007 59,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise there is a 38% inbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

center section of the exhaust system has loose baffles inside

steering rack excessively noisey when checked in jacked up position

Pass 27 Sep 2006 54,032 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 53,177 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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P806 PVF is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 80,668 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 Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P806 PVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P806 PVF registered?

P806 PVF is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 December 1996.

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