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L50 JWE

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,492 mi
Last recorded106,492 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 JWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 106,492 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 106,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 102,691 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre treads low

rear exhaust corroding

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 96,892 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 96,793 miles

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

Oil leak

oil pressure w/lamp on

Pass 24 Oct 2007 91,986 miles

minor exh leak at front joint

o/s/r undersill corr

Pass 26 May 2006 84,265 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 84,265 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

h/brake cables worn at axle guides

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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L50 JWE is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L50 JWE, 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 L50 JWE registered?

L50 JWE is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L50 JWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 JWE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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