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R101 UTR

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,766 mi
Last recorded101,766 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 101,766 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 99,534 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 96,622 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 96,622 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 94,215 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 92,555 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 91,038 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 89,492 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 88,025 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 86,870 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 86,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2006 82,404 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 71,318 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 UTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UTR, 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 UTR registered?

R101 UTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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