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K7 JOH

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,249 mi
Last recorded111,249 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 JOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 111,249 miles

corrosion starting at both rear inner sills

Fail 21 Dec 2013 111,246 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion starting at both rear inner sills

Pass 22 Dec 2012 105,869 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both wiper arms starting to wear

corrosion starting at both rear inner sills

Fail 22 Dec 2012 105,865 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both wiper arms starting to wear

corrosion starting at both rear inner sills

Pass 4 Dec 2011 97,179 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 97,178 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 89,874 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion started on underbody

Fail 20 Dec 2010 89,874 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion started on underbody

Pass 23 Nov 2009 84,451 miles

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

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

hanging obstruction to drivers view through central windscreen swept area removed prior to test

Pass 10 Dec 2008 79,126 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 72,446 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 72,446 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Dec 2006 65,939 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 57,299 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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K7 JOH is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K7 JOH, 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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K7 JOH is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 July 1998.

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