1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.5L Diesel · N142 HNW
1996 Vauxhall Corsa (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1996. Recorded mileage 100,930 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/01/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,930 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1488cc
N142 HNW Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2009
- 100,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 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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N142 HNW Mileage History
- 24/01/200698,222 mi
- 23/01/200799,947 mi+1,725 mi
- 23/01/2008100,572 mi+625 mi
- 23/01/2008100,572 mi
- 20/01/2009100,930 mi+358 mi
- 20/01/2009100,930 mi
Average of roughly 906 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
N142 HNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Corsa (N142 HNW) between January 2006 and January 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”.
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