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P18 HES

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,539 mi
Last recorded81,539 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 HES
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 81,539 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 81,539 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,593 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

O/S/F tie bar bush worn.

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

Wiper linkage worn.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 78,593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

O/S/F tie bar bush worn.

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

Wiper linkage worn.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 75,765 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 75,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 70,844 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 65,198 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,628 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 59,706 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 54,653 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 48,941 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 43,238 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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P18 HES is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P18 HES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P18 HES registered?

P18 HES is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is P18 HES safe to buy?

The MOT history for P18 HES shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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