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E6 HCL

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,355 mi
Last recorded67,355 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 HCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,355 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyres cracking in tread

Pass 22 Jul 2016 66,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflective backing deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 66,524 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflective backing deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 61,173 miles

Brake servo mountain area corroded

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

The rear pannle behind the rear bumper is corroded but not with in a prescribed area

Fail 13 Jul 2015 61,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres are cracking. And have cuts in the tread

Brake servo mountain area corroded

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

The rear pannle behind the rear bumper is corroded but not with in a prescribed area

Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,629 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres stepped

Fail 14 Jul 2014 57,629 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres stepped

Pass 12 Jul 2013 52,837 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,606 miles

Both rear tyres showing slight signs of cracking / perishing

Both windscreen wiper arms worn

Fail 18 Jul 2012 48,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres showing slight signs of cracking / perishing

Both windscreen wiper arms worn

Pass 3 Feb 2011 41,647 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 41,647 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 37,011 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 37,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 33,273 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 33,273 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 28,457 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 25,733 miles

Offside 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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E6 HCL is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 E6 HCL, 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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E6 HCL is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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