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L13 MYB

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,239 mi
Last recorded104,239 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 MYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 104,239 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 104,234 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 95,040 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 88,291 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 88,259 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 74,230 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 68,005 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 65,137 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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L13 MYB is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L13 MYB, 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 L13 MYB registered?

L13 MYB is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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