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C13 CAV

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,193 mi
Last recorded51,193 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 CAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,193 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 51,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

rear tyres cracking on outside wall

Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,026 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 50,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,994 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,207 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,668 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,944 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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C13 CAV is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C13 CAV, 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 C13 CAV registered?

C13 CAV is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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