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J5 FEB

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,300 mi
Last recorded38,300 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 FEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 38,300 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 38,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 18 Dec 2010 30,296 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 23,963 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 23,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front flexi-hoses corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2008 19,477 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 18,703 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 18,206 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 18,205 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 17,456 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 17,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J5 FEB is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J5 FEB, 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 J5 FEB registered?

J5 FEB is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is J5 FEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 FEB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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