1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · P234 HYD
1996 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 68,415 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,415 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P234 HYD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2023
- 68,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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P234 HYD MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Corsa (P234 HYD) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
P234 HYD Mileage History
- 08/08/202264,990 mi
- 07/08/202368,415 mi+3,425 mi
Average of roughly 3,437 miles per year across 2 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: 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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