1996 Vauxhall Corsa 2.0L Petrol · P524 CAJ
1996 Vauxhall Corsa (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 72,928 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P524 CAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2008
- 72,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P524 CAJ 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 (P524 CAJ) between June 2006 and July 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2008 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
P524 CAJ Mileage History
- 27/06/200664,231 mi
- 08/06/200766,552 mi+2,321 mi
- 21/06/200766,995 mi+443 mi
- 07/07/200872,906 mi+5,911 mi
- 21/07/200872,928 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 4,206 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: 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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