1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · N59 ARJ
1996 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29/01/1996. Recorded mileage 52,325 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1196cc
N59 ARJ Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 52,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N59 ARJ Mileage History
- 24/05/201626,737 mi
- 26/05/201626,743 mi+6 mi
- 18/05/201727,781 mi+1,038 mi
- 21/05/201832,365 mi+4,584 mi
- 22/05/201832,365 mi
- 09/05/201937,868 mi+5,503 mi
- 09/05/201937,868 mi
- 21/11/202043,858 mi+5,990 mi
- 21/11/202043,858 mi
- 27/11/202149,519 mi+5,661 mi
- 18/09/202552,325 mi+2,806 mi
Average of roughly 2,746 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
N59 ARJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Corsa (N59 ARJ) between May 2016 and September 2025.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
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