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OIL 7974

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

111,922 mi
Last recorded111,922 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 7974
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 111,922 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 111,921 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 109,835 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jun 2017 109,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 102,519 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 102,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 101,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,158 miles

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

Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 88,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

center exhaust pipe clamp broken due to corosion

coroision on both rear inner seals

rack slight leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 75,358 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2014 75,358 miles

Oil leak

n/s mirror damaged

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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OIL 7974 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 OIL 7974, 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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OIL 7974 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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