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R102 JNH

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,070 mi
Last recorded86,070 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 JNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,070 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 86,013 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 79,038 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,709 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 75,587 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 70,188 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 70,188 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 66,380 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 62,250 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 58,063 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 58,048 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 53,205 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 53,205 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 48,267 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 JNH is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R102 JNH, 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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R102 JNH is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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