MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to chassis areas
corrosion to rear spring areas
corrosion to sill areas
corrosion to suspention mounting areas
exhaust tail pipe missing
shocks weak in operation
slight play in rear wheel bearing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
corrosion to chassis areas
corrosion to rear spring areas
corrosion to sill areas
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to suspention mounting areas
exhaust tail pipe missing
shocks weak in operation
slight play in rear wheel bearing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
engine oil leak--sump?
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
engine oil leak--sump?
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
rear wiper blade deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?
Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R109 EDX is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R109 EDX, 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 R109 EDX registered?
R109 EDX is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1998.
Is R109 EDX safe to buy?
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