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Q952XSF

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,452 mi
Last recorded4,452 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ952XSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 4,452 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 3,728 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 3,593 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 3,593 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2013 3,174 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 3,123 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 2,871 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 2,227 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 1,799 miles

only one of two washer jets working on offside front.

Fail 20 Mar 2007 1,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

only one of two washer jets working on offside front.

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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Q952XSF is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Q952XSF, 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 Q952XSF registered?

Q952XSF is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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