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R110 VYC

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,537 mi
Last recorded101,537 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR110 VYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 101,537 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 101,537 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 96,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 96,371 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 86,598 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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 3 Nov 2016 86,598 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 82,441 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 82,441 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 80,222 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 80,222 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 76,673 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 76,673 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 73,854 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 69,446 miles

Slight oil leak from sump.

Slight play in N/S/R wheel hub and no play on O/S/R wheel hub.

Steering rack wet but not leaking when operated.

Traces of brake fluid on O/S of engine bay. Car has got new pads fitted on front. washed down and checked for leaks. No fault found.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 65,967 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 65,967 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 59,209 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 53,474 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 49,216 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 49,216 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 31,427 miles

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

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 VYC is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VYC, 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 VYC is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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