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R102 UBC

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,082 mi
Last recorded126,082 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 UBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 126,082 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 30 May 2012 125,804 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 27 May 2011 119,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2011 119,495 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 May 2010 107,409 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 107,356 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 95,881 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 95,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2008 72,933 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers door mirror cracked

petrol flap missing

Pass 29 May 2007 51,795 miles

screen marked.... †o/s door mirror glass cracked..

Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,861 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 29,439 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 UBC is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UBC, 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 UBC is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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