1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · P242 JJN
1996 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 174,512 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,512 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P242 JJN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/10/2025
- 174,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 26 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P242 JJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Corsa (P242 JJN) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced i”; “Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rea”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
P242 JJN Mileage History
- 01/08/2023165,834 mi
- 21/09/2023165,834 mi
- 27/09/2024168,973 mi+3,139 mi
- 30/09/2024168,973 mi
- 13/10/2025174,512 mi+5,539 mi
Average of roughly 3,943 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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