1995 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · M878 MFU
1995 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1995. Recorded mileage 149,156 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,156 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 1196cc
M878 MFU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2014
- 149,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M878 MFU Mileage History
- 10/05/2006111,893 mi
- 26/04/2007119,609 mi+7,716 mi
- 26/04/2007119,609 mi
- 07/05/2008127,736 mi+8,127 mi
- 07/05/2009135,320 mi+7,584 mi
- 13/05/2009135,386 mi+66 mi
- 14/07/2010141,328 mi+5,942 mi
- 08/07/2011144,638 mi+3,310 mi
- 03/08/2011144,179 mi-459 mi
- 25/07/2012146,177 mi+1,998 mi
- 27/07/2012146,205 mi+28 mi
- 26/07/2013147,762 mi+1,557 mi
- 23/07/2014149,132 mi+1,370 mi
- 29/07/2014149,156 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 4,533 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M878 MFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Vauxhall Corsa (M878 MFU) between May 2006 and July 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
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