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P413 VAP

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,336 mi
Last recorded79,336 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2006
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP413 VAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2006 79,336 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front washers partially blocked, but washing screen fine

slight blow from centre exhaust, is also poor

slight crack to rear number plate

slight wiper marks to front screen

temporary repair to rear number plate light, must be replaced

n/s/r tyre right on legal limit must be changed almost immediately

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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P413 VAP is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P413 VAP, 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 P413 VAP registered?

P413 VAP is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P413 VAP safe to buy?

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