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C20 AYY

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,771 mi
Last recorded38,771 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 AYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2025 38,771 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 37,809 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 37,809 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 37,805 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,329 miles

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 35,307 miles

covers fitted to outersills

Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,017 miles

unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to body kit fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2009 34,927 miles

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,415 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 34,268 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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C20 AYY is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C20 AYY, 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 C20 AYY registered?

C20 AYY is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is C20 AYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 AYY shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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