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R101 WMX

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,645 mi
Last recorded109,645 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 WMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 109,645 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 101,408 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 97,076 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 94,131 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 88,889 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Some brake imbalance

Pass 25 Oct 2005 73,333 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 73,333 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Handbrake action "dry" in operation

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 WMX is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WMX, 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 WMX registered?

R101 WMX is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R101 WMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 WMX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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