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R102 DFS

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,677 mi
Last recorded113,677 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 DFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 113,677 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 107,005 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 98,874 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 87,181 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 74,526 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 66,563 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 59,129 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 49,323 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 49,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R102 DFS is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R102 DFS, 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 R102 DFS registered?

R102 DFS is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R102 DFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 DFS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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