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A16 BHU

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,807 mi
Last recorded103,807 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 BHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 103,807 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 103,271 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 102,572 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 100,685 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 98,800 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 94,628 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 86,459 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 86,453 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 76,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 72,969 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 72,968 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,530 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 56,770 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 56,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 55,235 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Jul 2013 48,526 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 48,526 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,606 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 17 Jan 2011 33,956 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,725 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 29,111 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 26,724 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 24,057 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 20,906 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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A16 BHU is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 70,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 BHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A16 BHU is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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