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R100 TXO

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

41,782 mi
Last recorded41,782 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 TXO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 41,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2026 41,762 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 33,008 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 26,566 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 20 Jan 2023 25,289 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 25,259 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 25,252 miles

surface corrosion on both inner sills under car

Pass 27 Feb 2018 25,052 miles

surface corrosion on both rear innersills

Pass 16 Feb 2017 24,877 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,619 miles

both headlamps slightly insecure

surface corrosion to n/s/r rear inner sill

Pass 2 Mar 2015 24,332 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 24,332 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 23,607 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 23,607 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 23,492 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 23,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 22,265 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,826 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 21,396 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 21,396 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 20,856 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 20,561 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 20,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 20,271 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 19,693 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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R100 TXO is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R100 TXO, 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 R100 TXO registered?

R100 TXO is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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