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J50 NYR

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,654 mi
Last recorded67,654 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 NYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 67,654 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 67,654 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pedal actuating linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.3.A.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 61,070 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2009 61,069 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2008 61,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 57,177 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 53,626 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 45,059 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 45,059 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

mid exhaust pipe baffles loose and rattling

nearside front tyre low tread

offside rear tyre perished

oil leaks at engine and gearbox

rear wiper blade torn

spare tyre soft

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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J50 NYR is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J50 NYR, 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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J50 NYR is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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