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AJZ 9042

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

142,634 mi
Last recorded142,634 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 9042
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2014 142,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 13 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 135,356 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 128,763 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 121,145 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 121,145 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 113,009 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 113,004 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 107,115 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 107,115 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 101,929 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 97,455 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 97,450 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 95,197 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 95,197 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 90,680 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 90,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AJZ 9042 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJZ 9042, 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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AJZ 9042 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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