1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · N745 BRW
1996 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 101,513 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2012.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Nov 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,513 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N745 BRW Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2011
- 101,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N745 BRW 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 1996 Vauxhall Corsa (N745 BRW) between November 2005 and November 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
N745 BRW Mileage History
- 18/11/200573,088 mi
- 25/11/200573,324 mi+236 mi
- 21/11/200678,820 mi+5,496 mi
- 22/11/200678,820 mi
- 19/11/200783,911 mi+5,091 mi
- 20/11/200783,911 mi
- 11/11/200888,901 mi+4,990 mi
- 18/11/200888,901 mi
- 10/11/200994,866 mi+5,965 mi
- 24/11/200995,088 mi+222 mi
- 09/11/201099,215 mi+4,127 mi
- 09/11/201099,215 mi
- 04/11/2011101,480 mi+2,265 mi
- 29/11/2011101,513 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 4,715 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa B
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear arch, sill and floor corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sills, floor edges and front chassis legs can make a tidy-looking Corsa B uneconomical very quickly.
- Idle control and ignition faultsModerate
Small petrol engines often suffer hunting idle, misfire and stalling because of coil packs, stepper motors or tired sensors.
- Front spring and top mount wearModerate
Corroded springs and tired top mounts create knocks and can lead to sudden spring breakage on older cars.
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