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NT53 OVC

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,431 mi
Last recorded97,431 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 OVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 97,431 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

nearside rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2013 91,672 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 85,649 miles

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

all brake pipes covered with grease

exhaust coroding

Fail 4 Dec 2012 85,649 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all brake pipes covered with grease

exhaust coroding

Pass 7 Nov 2011 81,728 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes covered with grease

offside ball joint dust cover split

wiper blade spliting offside

Pass 23 Nov 2010 77,355 miles

Oil leak

offside balljoint dust cover split

Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 72,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 66,818 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

handbrake travel high

n/s and o/s front brake flexi hoses ends are corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre walls are cracked up

nearside headlamp has a chip but image ok

Fail 8 Sep 2008 66,818 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

handbrake travel high

n/s and o/s front brake flexi hoses ends are corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre walls are cracked up

nearside headlamp has a chip but image ok

Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,055 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 49,044 miles

battery insecure

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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NT53 OVC is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NT53 OVC, 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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NT53 OVC is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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