1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · N901 BRW
1996 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 79,433 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Sept 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N901 BRW Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2021
- 79,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N901 BRW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Corsa (N901 BRW) between May 2005 and August 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
N901 BRW Mileage History
- 17/05/200524,416 mi
- 23/05/200625,672 mi+1,256 mi
- 15/05/200726,875 mi+1,203 mi
- 14/05/200828,442 mi+1,567 mi
- 14/05/200929,788 mi+1,346 mi
- 05/05/201030,592 mi+804 mi
- 16/05/201131,629 mi+1,037 mi
- 11/05/201232,633 mi+1,004 mi
- 16/05/201333,111 mi+478 mi
- 21/05/201333,143 mi+32 mi
- 23/06/201433,603 mi+460 mi
- 22/12/201536,614 mi+3,011 mi
- 17/12/201643,250 mi+6,636 mi
- 18/12/201752,526 mi+9,276 mi
- 18/12/201861,273 mi+8,747 mi
- 20/12/201861,298 mi+25 mi
- 20/12/201972,722 mi+11,424 mi
- 11/08/202179,433 mi+6,711 mi
- 11/08/202179,433 mi
Average of roughly 3,389 miles per year across 19 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
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