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K2 NJC

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,636 mi
Last recorded137,636 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 NJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 137,636 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 133,819 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not to excess

Fail 30 Jul 2015 133,819 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not to excess

Pass 22 Jul 2014 122,601 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

offside rear shock absorber damp

scratches to windscreen

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jul 2014 122,601 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

corrosion to exhaust system

damage to lens on offside headlamp

front brake discs worn

front wiper arms worn

offside rear shock absorber damp

oil leaks on engine

scratches to windscreen

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2013 113,839 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside headlamp lens damaged

wiper arms worn

Fail 16 Jul 2013 113,839 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside headlamp lens damaged

wiper arms worn

Fail 31 Jul 2012 106,287 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 106,287 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 89,973 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

offside headlamp damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2011 89,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

offside headlamp damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2010 74,528 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres worn to 3mm and edges worn

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 27 Jul 2010 74,528 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front disc worn

front tyres worn to 3mm and edges worn

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,022 miles

minor scratches and dents to bodywork

scratches to windscreen

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight pitting to front brake discs

wheel trims scratched and damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2009 60,022 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

minor scratches and dents to bodywork

scratches to windscreen

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight pitting to front brake discs

wheel trims scratched and damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2008 50,002 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 50,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 44,448 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner

brake pads worn(require replacement)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2006 38,696 miles

body scratched

corrosion on exhaust

front brakes worn

n/s/f lower bumper trim missing

oil leaks

rear silencer loose on middle section

wheel trims scratched and n/s/f missing

Pass 23 Jul 2005 32,600 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 32,600 miles

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

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

advise reverse lamps inoperative

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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K2 NJC is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K2 NJC, 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 K2 NJC registered?

K2 NJC is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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