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HIG 6224

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,338 mi
Last recorded175,338 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 6224
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 175,338 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 167,482 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)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 167,482 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 144,636 miles

Both front tie rod susp bushes have play in them.

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Front disc's corroded

N/s/f lower susp arm has play in inner bush.

O/S outer sill damaged.

Spare wheel well repaired.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 144,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tie rod susp bushes have play in them.

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Front disc's corroded

N/s/f lower susp arm has play in inner bush.

O/S outer sill damaged.

Spare wheel well repaired.

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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HIG 6224 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HIG 6224, 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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HIG 6224 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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