1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · N860 SRU
1996 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 75,910 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2008.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N860 SRU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2007
- 75,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N860 SRU 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 (N860 SRU) between July 2006 and July 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2007 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: Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (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: “Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”.
N860 SRU Mileage History
- 10/07/200673,262 mi
- 10/07/200673,262 mi
- 20/07/200775,910 mi+2,648 mi
- 21/07/200775,910 mi
Average of roughly 2,572 miles per year across 4 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
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- Front spring and top mount wearModerate
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