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R101 YWA

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,432 mi
Last recorded113,432 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 YWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 113,432 miles

front N0 plate damaged

n/s/f flexy hose ferrules are corroded

n/s/f shock has a slight leak

Fail 14 Jun 2010 113,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front N0 plate damaged

n/s/f flexy hose ferrules are corroded

n/s/f shock has a slight leak

Fail 20 May 2009 108,570 miles

Both number plates deteriorated.

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre perished.

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2009 108,570 miles

Both number plates deteriorated.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy.

Pass 26 May 2008 104,817 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 104,817 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

crack in front no plate

damage to o/s door and wing

radiator damp

slight movement in n/s headlight

Pass 12 Jan 2007 93,053 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 81,131 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 81,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 YWA is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YWA, 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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R101 YWA is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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