1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · P252 GMP
1996 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 96,024 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2011.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P252 GMP Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2010
- 96,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P252 GMP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Corsa (P252 GMP) between August 2005 and October 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
P252 GMP Mileage History
- 02/08/200571,609 mi
- 02/08/200676,280 mi+4,671 mi
- 03/08/200676,280 mi
- 30/07/200780,493 mi+4,213 mi
- 31/07/200780,493 mi
- 04/08/200885,637 mi+5,144 mi
- 04/08/200885,637 mi
- 20/10/200991,434 mi+5,797 mi
- 21/10/200991,434 mi
- 21/10/201096,024 mi+4,590 mi
- 21/10/201096,024 mi
Average of roughly 4,679 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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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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