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M218 XHY

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Purple Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,905 mi
Last recorded133,905 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM218 XHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 133,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 114,868 miles

n/s & o/s front cross member corroded

n/s & o/s outer door handle stricking

o/s/r & n/s/r inner sill/suspension mount corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2011 114,863 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front brake discs corroded

n/s & o/s door handle sticking

n/s & o/s front cross member corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r inner sills/suspension mounting corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 106,143 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 88,411 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 88,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 74,431 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 74,431 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/side front chassis member corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2006 66,119 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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M218 XHY is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Purple with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M218 XHY, 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 M218 XHY registered?

M218 XHY is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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