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L14 NPW

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,573 mi
Last recorded88,573 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 NPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 88,573 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack end

slight play in o/s/f suspension top mount

Fail 4 Apr 2008 88,573 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in o/s steering rack end

slight play in o/s/f suspension top mount

Pass 2 Mar 2007 75,311 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 75,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 66,985 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 66,985 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L14 NPW is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L14 NPW, 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 L14 NPW registered?

L14 NPW is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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