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J22 DWG

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,537 mi
Last recorded138,537 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 DWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 138,537 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 138,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 128,050 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 116,942 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 107,266 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to check under engine and inner wings due to covers fited.

Pass 10 Oct 2005 94,352 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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J22 DWG is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J22 DWG, 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 J22 DWG registered?

J22 DWG is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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