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A21 BMJ

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,016 mi
Last recorded87,016 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 BMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 87,016 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 86,748 miles

Emissions unable to be completed blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 74,422 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Part of Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Part of Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 66,341 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF & OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 52,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F , O/S/F, N/S/R , O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 39,493 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 37,562 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 37,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 30,749 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 28,131 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 27,609 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 27,060 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 26,512 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 26,032 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 25,684 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 25,309 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 24,923 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 24,466 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,913 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,190 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 23,190 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,098 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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A21 BMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 A21 BMJ, 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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What year was A21 BMJ registered?

A21 BMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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