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NJA 402P

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,415 mi
Last recorded70,415 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJA 402P
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 70,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 69,960 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,577 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 64,202 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,836 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 62,809 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,686 miles

o/s/f brake hose fennel corroded.

Fail 20 Jun 2012 60,686 miles

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

o/s/f brake hose fennel corroded.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 58,209 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,980 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 52,980 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 50,257 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 45,470 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 42,642 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 42,642 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,614 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 38,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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NJA 402P is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NJA 402P, 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 NJA 402P registered?

NJA 402P is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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