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M30 POO

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,614 mi
Last recorded163,614 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 POO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 163,614 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

coolant leak

inner and outer sills have corrosion

os/f chassis rail has corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2013 158,323 miles

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

brake cables rusting

chassis rails rusting but as yet not holed

exhaust rusting

front shocks getting weak

suspension very rusty

underbody very rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2012 154,162 miles

front offside antiroll bar mount corrosion evident

Pass 21 Mar 2011 153,011 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 150,685 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 143,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns and os front brake discs getting corroded on inner braking surfaces

rear tyre speed ratings different across axle

Fail 14 Aug 2008 143,747 miles

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

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns and os front brake discs getting corroded on inner braking surfaces

rear tyre speed ratings different across axle

Pass 20 Jul 2007 134,952 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 123,205 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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M30 POO is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M30 POO, 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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M30 POO is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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