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J444 RWW

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,201 mi
Last recorded72,201 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 RWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2012 72,201 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,220 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 65,220 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,667 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 56,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 53,339 miles

Corrosion under brake servo mounting point

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,474 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 50,825 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 48,786 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 48,786 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J444 RWW is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J444 RWW, 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 J444 RWW registered?

J444 RWW is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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