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K15 MPT

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,328 mi
Last recorded98,328 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 MPT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 98,328 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 98,324 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 95,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre inner edge has slight play.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 95,765 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre inner edge has slight play.

Fail 8 Apr 2013 94,278 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 90,795 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

no coolant in expansion tank.

Fail 30 Aug 2012 90,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

no coolant in expansion tank.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 82,766 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 82,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 74,093 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 74,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 65,983 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 60,370 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 56,503 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 52,264 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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K15 MPT is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 K15 MPT, 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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K15 MPT is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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