1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · N404 WRP
1996 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1996. Recorded mileage 194,573 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1196cc
N404 WRP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/10/2008
- 194,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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N404 WRP Mileage History
- 28/06/2006175,551 mi
- 24/07/2007163,858 mi-11,693 mi
- 26/07/2007183,927 mi+20,069 mi
- 06/10/2008194,573 mi+10,646 mi
Average of roughly 8,361 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N404 WRP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Corsa (N404 WRP) between June 2006 and October 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)”.
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