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M246 PAG

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,103 mi
Last recorded89,103 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM246 PAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 89,103 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 89,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 83,976 miles

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

headlamps insecure (slight)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 78,444 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 78,444 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 66,255 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

corrosion chassis

Pass 5 Sep 2005 60,728 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt latch pre-tensioner fired

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2005 60,728 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/f seat belt pre-tensioner fired

oil leak

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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M246 PAG is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,195cc 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 M246 PAG, 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 M246 PAG registered?

M246 PAG is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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