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D9 NOM

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,922 mi
Last recorded40,922 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 NOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 40,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 40,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 39,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 39,958 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 38,139 miles

Nearside Inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sills corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 37,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension component rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2022 34,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension component rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2021 32,693 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 29,033 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 23,562 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 18,470 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 15,132 miles

Front Both front tyres perished + cracked

Rear Both rear tyres cracked

Pass 10 May 2016 10,358 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 9,406 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 9,018 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 9,009 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 8,614 miles

osf wiper blade clearing screen but appears to be incorrect size

Fail 9 Mar 2010 8,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 8,490 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 8,291 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 8,045 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 7,568 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 7,106 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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D9 NOM is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 D9 NOM, 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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D9 NOM is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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