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E10 DAR

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,765 mi
Last recorded80,765 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 DAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 80,765 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 80,174 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 78,639 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 77,355 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 76,511 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 75,941 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 74,176 miles

Only driver seat fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 68,235 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,202 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear springs corroded

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

oil leak at engine

rear spring mountings corroded

rear valance inner corroded

slight oil leak at steering rack

Fail 11 Apr 2016 65,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot floor corroded

both rear springs corroded

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside front tyre worn on inside edge, close to legal limit

oil leak at engine

rear spring mountings corroded

rear valance inner corroded

slight oil leak at steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2015 61,658 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

boot floor and inner sills corroded

offside front suspension sitting lower than neartside front

Fail 24 Mar 2015 61,658 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside front suspension sitting lower than neartside front

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,653 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 57,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,686 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,344 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,805 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 42,805 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,659 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 40,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,816 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 36,038 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 33,534 miles

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

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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E10 DAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E10 DAR, 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 E10 DAR registered?

E10 DAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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