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P920 LYA

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,467 mi
Last recorded96,467 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP920 LYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 96,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 92,711 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 88,691 miles

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2013 81,388 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion on both rear inner sills

Pass 29 Oct 2012 75,270 miles

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate with age

nearside wiper blade spli at ends, still clearing screen

Pass 27 Oct 2011 69,708 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 64,739 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 61,923 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 59,880 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 57,600 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 54,901 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 54,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P920 LYA is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P920 LYA, 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 P920 LYA registered?

P920 LYA is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is P920 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P920 LYA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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