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J18 PTM

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,666 mi
Last recorded69,666 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 PTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 69,666 miles

The engine light remains on . The rear exhaust rubber monting is missing . The front crossmember , parts of the front bulkhead and areas around the rear suspension are all becoming quite corroded .

There are signs of a possible fuel leak around the fuel tank .

Fail 27 Oct 2009 69,666 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

The engine light remains on . The rear exhaust rubber monting is missing . The front crossmember , parts of the front bulkhead and areas around the rear suspension are all becoming quite corroded .

There are signs of a possible fuel leak around the fuel tank .

Fail 21 Oct 2008 59,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 59,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 48,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 48,399 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 32,482 miles

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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J18 PTM is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J18 PTM, 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 J18 PTM registered?

J18 PTM is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is J18 PTM safe to buy?

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