1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · P226 YHG
1996 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 89,526 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P226 YHG Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2012
- 89,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P226 YHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Corsa (P226 YHG) between June 2006 and July 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
P226 YHG Mileage History
- 12/06/200671,777 mi
- 12/06/200671,777 mi
- 05/08/200871,796 mi+19 mi
- 06/08/200871,796 mi
- 22/07/200977,361 mi+5,565 mi
- 22/07/200977,361 mi
- 29/07/201082,150 mi+4,789 mi
- 29/07/201082,150 mi
- 10/08/201185,888 mi+3,738 mi
- 10/08/201185,888 mi
- 20/07/201289,526 mi+3,638 mi
- 24/07/201289,526 mi
Average of roughly 2,902 miles per year across 12 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
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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