1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · P396 KJN
1996 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 94,742 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jan 2011.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jan 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P396 KJN Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2010
- 94,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P396 KJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Corsa (P396 KJN) between January 2006 and January 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)”; “Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)”.
P396 KJN Mileage History
- 27/01/200681,682 mi
- 20/12/200789,318 mi+7,636 mi
- 20/12/200789,318 mi
- 16/12/200892,458 mi+3,140 mi
- 15/01/200992,510 mi+52 mi
- 21/01/201094,742 mi+2,232 mi
Average of roughly 3,279 miles per year across 6 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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