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1996 VAUXHALL CORSA PREMIER
United Kingdom • 4 Feb 2026 • Lot 200
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa Premier with a 1389cc engine and 5-speed manual transmission. It has fewer than 35,000 miles and a long MOT, but has had some restoration work including exhaust, filters and fluids; temperature gauge may be faulty.

Condition
6
Moderate wear, reconditioning required.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
35,000 miles
P397 LBY
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Make: VAUXHALL Model: CORSA PREMIERRegistration: P397 LBYEngine Size (cc): 1389Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Petrol Year of Manufacture: 1996 Date First Registered: 01/08/1996MOT Expiry Date: 04/12/2026Location: PICKERINGGuide Price: SUBMIT BEST BIDYou can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026Current V5 present.
Paperwork includes Vauxhall wallet containing owners handbooks including service book no stamps, purchase invoice, Corsa Premier promotional leaflet, MOT certificate, previous V5, old my car check inforamtion, and invoices.
The vendor has provided the following:
The vendor of this 1996 Vauxhall Corsa Premier is the Bangers & Cash Restoring Classics team.
They write:
Back in July 2025, something unthinkable happened.
No, it wasn’t the reunion of Oasis after their 16-year split (though that did indeed happen), but the Restoring Classics team made a profit! And not just any profit, but one made on a car that we actually ‘did up’ ourselves.
There may be ...
Points of note
£410
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,787
Median Price (Since 2020)
£7,820
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Dec 04 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
35,183 miles
Registration Date
1996-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 05 2025 with 35,183 miles
Passed
On Mar 21 2025 with 34,860 miles
Passed
On Apr 13 2024 with 33,920 miles
Passed
On Apr 17 2023 with 32,283 miles
Passed
On Aug 12 2021 with 32,045 miles
Failed
On Aug 06 2021 with 32,045 miles
There was 1 defect noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Passed
On Aug 17 2020 with 29,681 miles
Failed
On Aug 17 2020 with 29,681 miles
There was 1 defect noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- (Dangerous) Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Aug 27 2019 with 28,290 miles
Failed
On Aug 27 2019 with 28,290 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jul 26 2018 with 28,084 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On Jul 24 2017 with 27,548 miles
Passed
On Jul 18 2016 with 27,005 miles
Passed
On Jul 28 2015 with 26,384 miles
Failed
On Jul 28 2015 with 26,384 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Passed
On Jul 26 2014 with 25,753 miles
Passed
On Jul 20 2013 with 25,087 miles
Passed
On Jul 28 2012 with 24,472 miles
Passed
On Jul 23 2011 with 23,906 miles
Passed
On Jul 22 2010 with 23,445 miles
Passed
On Jul 27 2009 with 22,866 miles
Passed
On Jul 29 2008 with 22,304 miles
Failed
On Jul 28 2008 with 122,304 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Passed
On Jul 21 2007 with 21,730 miles
Failed
On Jul 19 2007 with 21,727 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
Passed
On Jul 25 2006 with 20,977 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

