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BLZ 8938

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,188 mi
Last recorded87,188 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 8938
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 87,188 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 17 May 2014 87,002 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 23 May 2013 82,251 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Pass 30 May 2012 79,944 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 76,452 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 70,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 64,037 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,334 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine slight misfire

n/s side mirror broken

slight play in both front shocker top mounts

Pass 12 Mar 2007 57,671 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 51,280 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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BLZ 8938 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BLZ 8938, 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 BLZ 8938 registered?

BLZ 8938 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is BLZ 8938 safe to buy?

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