1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · P957 YCN
1996 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 67,045 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2016.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P957 YCN Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2015
- 67,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P957 YCN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Corsa (P957 YCN) between June 2006 and May 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2015 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 (30 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”; “Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mou”; “Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)”.
P957 YCN Mileage History
- 21/06/200647,433 mi
- 04/06/200751,001 mi+3,568 mi
- 16/06/200855,235 mi+4,234 mi
- 16/06/200959,048 mi+3,813 mi
- 17/06/200959,048 mi
- 01/06/201061,730 mi+2,682 mi
- 31/05/201163,899 mi+2,169 mi
- 01/06/201163,899 mi
- 08/06/201265,294 mi+1,395 mi
- 11/06/201366,486 mi+1,192 mi
- 17/06/201466,733 mi+247 mi
- 19/06/201466,733 mi
- 27/05/201567,045 mi+312 mi
Average of roughly 2,196 miles per year across 13 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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