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R290 HKN

1998 Vauxhall Corsavan

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,666 mi
Last recorded128,666 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsavan86,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 HKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2007 128,666 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 128,308 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 118,551 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 118,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

fan belt worn and squeeking

Pass 14 Feb 2006 101,206 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 101,206 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R290 HKN is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsavan in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R290 HKN, 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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R290 HKN is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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