1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · P883 CRX
1996 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 90,573 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P883 CRX Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2013
- 90,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P883 CRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Corsa (P883 CRX) between November 2005 and March 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)”.
P883 CRX Mileage History
- 12/11/200559,963 mi
- 10/11/200662,470 mi+2,507 mi
- 26/02/200967,499 mi+5,029 mi
- 26/02/201072,250 mi+4,751 mi
- 28/02/201179,425 mi+7,175 mi
- 28/02/201179,425 mi
- 30/04/201290,055 mi+10,630 mi
- 30/03/201390,573 mi+518 mi
Average of roughly 4,148 miles per year across 8 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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