1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7L Gas bi-fuel · N231 CBU
1996 Vauxhall Corsa (1.7L, gas bi-fuel). First registered 01/06/1996. Recorded mileage 101,144 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- GAS BI-FUEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- GAS BI-FUEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1686cc
N231 CBU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/07/2008
- 101,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 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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N231 CBU Mileage History
- 08/06/2006145,238 mi
- 14/07/200788,570 mi-56,668 mi
- 14/07/200788,570 mi
- 15/07/2008101,144 mi+12,574 mi
Average of roughly -20,973 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N231 CBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Corsa (N231 CBU) between June 2006 and July 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)”.
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