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M2 MEP

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,081 mi
Last recorded63,081 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 MEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,388 miles

slight underbody surface corrision ?

Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 45,616 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery not clamped properly

Fail 25 Jul 2012 45,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

battery not clamped properly

Pass 25 Jul 2011 63,044 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 36,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

all tyres 13 years old

Pass 30 Jul 2010 28,942 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

both front and nearside rear tyres crackes in tread area also all tyres 12 years old

head lamps possible clip damage

oil pressure switch leaking lots

rear accident damage visible in boot area

Fail 26 Jul 2010 28,882 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

both front and nearside rear tyres crackes in tread area also all tyres 12 years old

head lamps possible clip damage

oil pressure switch leaking lots

rear accident damage visible in boot area

Pass 30 Jul 2009 25,598 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 25,596 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

n/s front seatbelt stalk deployed .rear exhaust fouling panel ,front pads low and discs corroded

Pass 23 May 2007 25,338 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 25,332 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 17,023 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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M2 MEP is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M2 MEP, 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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M2 MEP is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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