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AKZ 1897

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,649 mi
Last recorded153,649 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 1897
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2015 153,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure due to floor corrosion (6.2.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2014 122,671 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 139,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 132,269 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both headlamps loose at bottom

both rear inner sills rusting

light scatch in screen

Fail 1 Nov 2012 132,269 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both headlamps loose at bottom

both rear inner sills rusting

light scatch in screen

Pass 22 Nov 2011 128,071 miles

Advise front wiper blades worn

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 128,054 miles

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

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

Advise front wiper blades worn

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 117,337 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 117,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 103,865 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 103,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 97,999 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 97,999 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 89,714 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 76,326 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 76,326 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 1897 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AKZ 1897, 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 AKZ 1897 registered?

AKZ 1897 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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