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R110 MVT

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,880 mi
Last recorded92,880 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR110 MVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 92,880 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

brake service

front brake pads look low

off side front tyre is bald on the inner edge and on the legal limmit

Fail 20 Apr 2011 92,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

brake service

front brake pads look low

off side front tyre is bald on the inner edge and on the legal limmit

Pass 29 Apr 2010 86,919 miles

offside rear (C) piller has slight corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2010 86,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear (C) piller has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2009 77,683 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 69,961 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 69,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2007 63,357 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 62,532 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 62,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2005 58,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn to approx. 2.5mm.

Pass 27 Oct 2005 58,099 miles

Offside front tyre worn to approx. 2.5mm.

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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R110 MVT is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R110 MVT, 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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R110 MVT is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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