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R112 CAY

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,293 mi
Last recorded82,293 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 CAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2009 82,293 miles

Battery insecure

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 82,293 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2008 79,626 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 79,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 72,762 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 72,762 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2006 68,160 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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R112 CAY is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R112 CAY, 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 R112 CAY registered?

R112 CAY is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R112 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R112 CAY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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