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P872 SAT

1996 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,726 mi
Last recorded105,726 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan114,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP872 SAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 105,726 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 105,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 104,689 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 104,689 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 103,446 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 103,446 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2008 100,333 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 100,333 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 96,860 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 96,860 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 93,756 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 93,756 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 91,236 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 91,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P872 SAT is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P872 SAT, 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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P872 SAT is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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