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R259 LDF

1998 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

95,657 mi
Last recorded95,657 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsavan86,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 LDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2018 95,657 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer split around outlet end (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

different tyre sizes front and rear

n/s wiper arm loose on spindle end

o/s front chassis corroded

o/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 19 Sep 2017 94,263 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

different tyre sizes fitted front and rear

n/s wiper arm loose on spindle end

Fail 6 Sep 2017 94,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s o/s front chassis sections (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

different tyre sizes fitted front and rear

n/s wiper arm loose on spindle end

Pass 30 Sep 2016 92,884 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

front tyre treads low

slight corrosion nearside, offside chassis

slight corrosion nearside, offside inner sills

slight corrosion offside front brake hose

Fail 14 Sep 2016 92,864 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

different tyre sizes front to rear

n/s o/s chassis sections corroded

n/s o/s rear inner sill sections corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2015 91,600 miles

n/s o/s front chassis sections corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2015 91,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured door pillar (5.2.6)

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

n/s o/s front chassis sections corroded

o/s headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2014 90,244 miles

n/s o/s front chassis sections corroded

n/s o/s headlamp lenses deteriorated

n/s o/s rear inner sill areas corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 89,107 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 89,107 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 88,029 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front reg plate broken

n/s o/s front chassis sections corroding

rear reg plate deteriorated

slightly damp around n/s outer cv boot

Fail 25 Sep 2012 88,029 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front reg plate broken

n/s o/s front chassis sections corroding

rear reg plate deteriorated

slightly damp around n/s outer cv boot

Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,321 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both no.plates deteriorated

o/s seat belt twisted

Fail 7 Sep 2011 86,321 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both no.plates deteriorated

o/s seat belt twisted

Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight leak o/s outer c.v. gaiter

Pass 21 Sep 2009 81,242 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 81,242 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 78,613 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 78,613 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2007 76,062 miles

Both no. plates deteriorating

Pass 22 Sep 2006 73,396 miles

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

Slight damage to front no.plate

Pass 30 Sep 2005 70,530 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 70,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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R259 LDF is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 86,817 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 Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R259 LDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R259 LDF is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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