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DLZ 1170

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,630 mi
Last recorded92,630 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 1170
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2014 92,630 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 92,630 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 90,648 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2013 90,647 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 88,975 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 86,054 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 83,168 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 83,168 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 79,959 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 79,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

slight rumble both rear hubs

Pass 17 Jul 2007 76,757 miles

ALL WHEELS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING THIN AND INNER SURFACE CORRODED

IDICATOR SELF CANCEL NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL DISTORTED SLIGHTLY

Fail 12 Jul 2007 76,738 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

ALL WHEELS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING THIN AND INNER SURFACE CORRODED

INDICATOR SELF CANCEL NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL DISTORTED SLIGHTLY

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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DLZ 1170 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DLZ 1170, 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 DLZ 1170 registered?

DLZ 1170 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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