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R101 NSG

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,750 mi
Last recorded119,750 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 NSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 119,750 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front crossmember corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 119,588 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front crossmember corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 110,210 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2010 102,909 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Apr 2010 102,855 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Apr 2009 97,134 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 92,235 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 92,222 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 85,976 miles

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2006 79,441 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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R101 NSG is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R101 NSG, 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 R101 NSG registered?

R101 NSG is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is R101 NSG safe to buy?

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