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BLZ 8944

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,434 mi
Last recorded48,434 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 8944
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 48,434 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 48,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,244 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

O/S wiper slightly deteriorated.

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 27 Mar 2009 45,244 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S wiper slightly deteriorated.

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

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 8944 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BLZ 8944, 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 8944 registered?

BLZ 8944 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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