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P872 UFB

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,242 mi
Last recorded93,242 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP872 UFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 93,242 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 92,752 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 84,855 miles

Front wipers smear + split

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

Front coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill

Offside front headlamp condensated

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2017 84,817 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure lower bracket broken (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front coil springs corroded

Front wipers smear + split

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill

Offside front headlamp condensated

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,979 miles

Both rear tyres startingt to perish.

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 69,617 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,019 miles

Centre and rear silencers have slight corrosion.

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish.

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,667 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish in sidewalls.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 64,667 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish in sidewalls.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 62,499 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,164 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 59,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 57,841 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 55,089 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 52,425 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 49,639 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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P872 UFB is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P872 UFB, 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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P872 UFB is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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