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P655 AWT

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Bronze Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,812 mi
Last recorded108,812 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 AWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2010 108,812 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 108,812 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 104,058 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 104,011 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 100,906 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 100,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 99,294 miles

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 99,294 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 99,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedle travel excesive

offside front chasiss corroded

rear tryes in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2006 93,502 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 85,762 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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P655 AWT is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Bronze with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P655 AWT, 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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P655 AWT is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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