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B477 EMA

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

75,865 mi
Last recorded75,865 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB477 EMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 75,865 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak onto exhaust

Fail 14 Nov 2022 75,865 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 5 Oct 2021 75,634 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))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,154 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 74,626 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 73,553 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 72,374 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 70,036 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 68,363 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 67,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

slight roughness in o/s rear wheel bearing.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 67,097 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,630 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,962 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 61,740 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 61,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,982 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 58,981 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 56,211 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 56,211 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 52,976 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 52,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 48,958 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,958 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 45,150 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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B477 EMA is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 B477 EMA, 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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B477 EMA is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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