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R102 DHJ

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,610 mi
Last recorded68,610 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 DHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 68,610 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

drivers door check strap deteriorated but still functional

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 66,589 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 66,589 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 64,479 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

front wipers slightley smeary

Pass 15 May 2013 62,511 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 60,388 miles

mil lamp on indicating a fault

Pass 10 May 2011 58,378 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 58,378 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 56,190 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 52,192 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 52,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 49,590 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 46,670 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 43,346 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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R102 DHJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R102 DHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R102 DHJ registered?

R102 DHJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R102 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 DHJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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