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E52 BKE

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,791 mi
Last recorded123,791 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE52 BKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 123,791 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 120,787 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 120,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 118,152 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front registration plate damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2012 113,189 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

rear wiper blade rubber split advise change

Pass 25 Sep 2012 113,189 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

rear wiper blade rubber split advise change

Pass 30 Sep 2011 106,651 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 99,977 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 93,250 miles

nearside mirror cracked but not affeecting view to rear

Pass 1 Oct 2008 87,351 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 77,093 miles

ENGINE OIL ON MIN MARK.

OSR TYRE TREAD LOW ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 70,843 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E52 BKE is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E52 BKE, 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 E52 BKE registered?

E52 BKE is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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