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R101 RDM

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,420 mi
Last recorded40,420 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 RDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,420 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 38,277 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 37,202 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,029 miles

corrosion to battery tray. (bolt on item)

rear exhaust rubber mounting is split

Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,775 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,678 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 32,444 miles

ferrule of offside front brake hose slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2006 31,113 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 RDM is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RDM, 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 RDM registered?

R101 RDM is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R101 RDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 RDM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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