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AKZ 1041

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,018 mi
Last recorded111,018 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 1041
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 111,018 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' some damage to centre of windscreen not yet affecting drivers view. (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Still has correct beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 110,652 miles

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

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' some damage to centre of windscreen not yet affecting drivers view. (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Still has correct beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 98,755 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 98,755 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 91,374 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 86,259 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 81,841 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 79,561 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both side front headlamp has slight play

Fail 31 Mar 2012 79,509 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both side front headlamp has slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2011 76,458 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 75,571 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 71,899 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 71,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front tyres bald on the inner edges

Fail 24 May 2008 66,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 66,776 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 62,165 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 57,137 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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AKZ 1041 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AKZ 1041, 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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AKZ 1041 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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