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R101 UBC

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,708 mi
Last recorded80,708 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 UBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2009 80,708 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake cables worn close to limit

offside rear floor carroded and holed

offslde and nearside front wipers not parking fully

Pass 19 Dec 2008 761,587 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 761,587 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 71,433 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 67,502 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 67,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 UBC is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UBC, 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 UBC registered?

R101 UBC is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R101 UBC safe to buy?

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