1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · P981 GDB
1996 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 105,424 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P981 GDB Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2015
- 105,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P981 GDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Corsa (P981 GDB) between August 2005 and August 2015.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2015 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
P981 GDB Mileage History
- 08/08/200568,699 mi
- 04/08/200673,736 mi+5,037 mi
- 07/08/200673,736 mi
- 01/08/200779,189 mi+5,453 mi
- 03/08/200779,189 mi
- 26/08/200885,176 mi+5,987 mi
- 26/08/200885,176 mi
- 28/08/200991,088 mi+5,912 mi
- 17/09/201097,894 mi+6,806 mi
- 17/09/201097,894 mi
- 30/08/2011101,959 mi+4,065 mi
- 06/09/2011102,033 mi+74 mi
- 21/08/2012102,187 mi+154 mi
- 19/08/2013103,594 mi+1,407 mi
- 19/08/2014104,263 mi+669 mi
- 20/08/2015105,424 mi+1,161 mi
Average of roughly 3,661 miles per year across 16 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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