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P847 OCA

1996 Vauxhall Corsavan

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,392 mi
Last recorded28,392 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan114,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP847 OCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 28,392 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 28,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018 26,316 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 25,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake ferules (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake ferules (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 25,945 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake ferules (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake ferules (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 25,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 25,645 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,378 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 24,940 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 24,572 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 24,572 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 23,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 22,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 22,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 20,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2010 20,306 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,669 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,345 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,943 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,397 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 14,771 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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P847 OCA is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P847 OCA, 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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P847 OCA is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 16 December 1996.

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