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P694 VVS

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,573 mi
Last recorded91,573 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP694 VVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 91,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 89,218 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 89,211 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are cracked on the side walls not deep enough to show the cords

front number plate cracked

nearside front top strut mount has slight play

nearside track rod end rubber boot split

Pass 15 Jul 2008 88,764 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 88,043 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 87,871 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P694 VVS is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P694 VVS, 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 P694 VVS registered?

P694 VVS is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 July 1998.

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