1995 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · M831 MUU
1995 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1995. Recorded mileage 138,176 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M831 MUU Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2008
- 138,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M831 MUU 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 1995 Vauxhall Corsa (M831 MUU) between March 2006 and October 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
M831 MUU Mileage History
- 06/03/2006116,997 mi
- 09/03/2006117,164 mi+167 mi
- 24/05/2006119,879 mi+2,715 mi
- 24/05/2006119,879 mi
- 26/09/2007129,566 mi+9,687 mi
- 26/09/2007129,566 mi
- 27/09/2008138,150 mi+8,584 mi
- 15/10/2008138,176 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 8,108 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
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
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- Idle control and ignition faultsModerate
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- Front spring and top mount wearModerate
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