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R110 RUY

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,184 mi
Last recorded78,184 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR110 RUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 78,184 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2015 78,183 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 68,190 miles

all flexi ferrules greased

horn weak but still loud enough to be heard

Fail 14 Feb 2014 68,190 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all flexi ferrules greased

horn weak but still loud enough to be heard

Pass 20 Feb 2013 61,103 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,458 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 59,458 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,031 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 55,859 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 54,350 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 53,133 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 49,538 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 49,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 27 Jan 2007 49,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 46,357 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 46,327 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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 RUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RUY, 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 R110 RUY registered?

R110 RUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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