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1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · P895 GTJ

P895 GTJ

1996 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16/08/1996. Recorded mileage 61,221 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29/08/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
61,221 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/08/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
1389cc

P895 GTJ Key Findings

  • 30 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 13/08/2025
  • 61,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring windscreen items (19 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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P895 GTJ Mileage History

  1. 08/08/200649,424 mi
  2. 09/08/200752,238 mi+2,814 mi
  3. 13/08/200854,752 mi+2,514 mi
  4. 14/08/200854,752 mi
  5. 21/08/200955,574 mi+822 mi
  6. 21/08/200955,574 mi
  7. 16/08/201056,812 mi+1,238 mi
  8. 22/08/201157,475 mi+663 mi
  9. 22/08/201157,480 mi+5 mi
  10. 14/08/201257,771 mi+291 mi
  11. 19/08/201358,213 mi+442 mi
  12. 19/08/201358,213 mi
  13. 14/08/201458,365 mi+152 mi
  14. 27/08/201558,568 mi+203 mi
  15. 24/08/201658,756 mi+188 mi
  16. 29/08/201759,081 mi+325 mi
  17. 08/08/201859,492 mi+411 mi
  18. 08/08/201859,492 mi
  19. 08/08/201960,005 mi+513 mi
  20. 08/08/201960,005 mi
  21. 03/08/202060,289 mi+284 mi
  22. 05/08/202060,288 mi-1 mi
  23. 02/08/202160,426 mi+138 mi
  24. 02/08/202160,426 mi
  25. 01/08/202260,629 mi+203 mi
  26. 09/08/202260,633 mi+4 mi
  27. 08/08/202360,868 mi+235 mi
  28. 13/08/202460,967 mi+99 mi
  29. 21/08/202460,972 mi+5 mi
  30. 13/08/202561,221 mi+249 mi

Average of roughly 620 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

P895 GTJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 03:13
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Corsa (P895 GTJ) between August 2006 and August 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 13 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (19 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 54 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded to excess (”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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