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HLZ 1778

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,943 mi
Last recorded89,943 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLZ 1778
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 89,943 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 89,667 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

No oil in engine

coolant level low

cooling fan not working- engine overheating

Pass 28 Oct 2006 87,228 miles

o/s outer c/v gaiter cracking

rear wiper blade worn

rust on rear b/hose ferrals

slight corrosoin on o/s/r chassis

spare tyre worn on edges

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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HLZ 1778 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HLZ 1778, 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 HLZ 1778 registered?

HLZ 1778 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is HLZ 1778 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLZ 1778 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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