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J7 KYA

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,506 mi
Last recorded101,506 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 KYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 101,506 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 101,508 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 101,506 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside 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 1 Jun 2013 98,665 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear tyres worn inner edges, nearside front outer tyre wall damaged, both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front floor outrigger holed and corroded not in prescribed area at time of test

nearside rack gaiter becoming insecure

slight binding of offside rear wheel

Pass 1 Jun 2013 98,665 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges, nearside front outer tyre wall damaged, both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front floor outrigger holed and corroded not in prescribed area at time of test

nearside rack gaiter becoming insecure

slight binding of offside rear wheel

Pass 29 May 2012 95,035 miles

Corrosion found at nearside front floor "outrigger"

Fail 15 May 2012 55,434 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Corrosion found at nearside front floor "outrigger"

Engine malfunction lamp is on.

Rear silencer is insecure.

Pass 8 Jan 2011 90,608 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight exhurst blow centre section.

nearside rear hand brake cable in poor condition

Fail 8 Jan 2011 90,608 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight exhurst blow centre section.

nearside rear hand brake cable in poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2009 79,537 miles

SLIGHT FREE PLAY NEARSIDE FRONT INNER RACK JOINT

Fail 11 Dec 2009 79,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SLIGHT FREE PLAY NEARSIDE FRONT INNER RACK JOINT

Pass 10 Jan 2009 72,242 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

Fail 7 Jan 2009 72,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 67,530 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 67,530 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 66,754 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 66,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE REAR HUB BEARING HAS SLIGHT FREE PLAY.

Pass 6 Jan 2007

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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J7 KYA is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 J7 KYA, 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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J7 KYA is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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