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D156 ATH

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,731 mi
Last recorded112,731 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD156 ATH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 112,731 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 111,830 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 109,451 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 108,342 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 108,338 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022
Pass 24 Jan 2020 107,126 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 106,040 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 105,017 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 103,359 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 103,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear beam axle corroded undreneath offside rear coil spring mounting (2.4.A.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)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 102,561 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 102,561 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 100,961 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 94,036 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 91,022 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 88,691 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 84,466 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 76,318 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 64,243 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 46,687 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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D156 ATH is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D156 ATH, 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 D156 ATH registered?

D156 ATH is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is D156 ATH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D156 ATH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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