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L99 JOC

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,099 mi
Last recorded124,099 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL99 JOC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 124,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front struts not a matched pair.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 123,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front struts not a matched pair.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 116,062 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 112,192 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 112,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 107,598 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 107,598 miles

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

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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L99 JOC is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 L99 JOC, 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 L99 JOC registered?

L99 JOC is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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