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R109 TAO

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,952 mi
Last recorded93,952 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 TAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 93,952 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

corrosion on bulk head beside servo

corrosion on exhaust sections

corrosion on fuel tank

corrosion on o/s rear outer sill/both sides rear under sills and chassis sections

cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

Fail 26 Mar 2009 93,952 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

corrosion on bulk head beside servo

corrosion on exhaust sections

corrosion on fuel tank

corrosion on o/s rear outer sill/both sides rear under sills and chassis sections

cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2008 92,272 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 92,268 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 80,289 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 67,176 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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R109 TAO is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R109 TAO, 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 TAO registered?

R109 TAO is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R109 TAO safe to buy?

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