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N528 NTC

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

118,353 mi
Last recorded118,353 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN528 NTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 118,353 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 112,515 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 112,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 13 May 2010 108,613 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2010 108,613 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 106,630 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 106,630 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 100,628 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 100,627 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 97,802 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 97,729 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 93,673 miles

n/s/f outer c.v. gaiter slightly loose on c.v. joint.

rear number plate becoming defaced.

Fail 6 Apr 2006 93,673 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/f outer c.v. gaiter slightly loose on c.v. joint.

rear number plate becoming defaced.

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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N528 NTC is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N528 NTC, 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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N528 NTC is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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