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P473 UDW

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,769 mi
Last recorded89,769 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 UDW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2006 89,769 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 83,286 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to limit

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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P473 UDW is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests 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 P473 UDW, 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 P473 UDW registered?

P473 UDW is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P473 UDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P473 UDW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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