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DLZ 1801

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,339 mi
Last recorded78,339 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 1801
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 78,339 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 74,800 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 74,800 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 73,962 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 73,961 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,961 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 73,961 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,927 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 72,890 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 72,890 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 70,007 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 65,888 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 65,888 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 62,297 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 58,872 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 588,872 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,497 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,752 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 42,170 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

high level stop light (not all bulbs illuminating)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,170 miles

high level stop light (not all bulbs illuminating)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 37,856 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 33,177 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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DLZ 1801 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 DLZ 1801, 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 1801 registered?

DLZ 1801 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is DLZ 1801 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLZ 1801 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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