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R49 EMJ

1998 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,149 mi
Last recorded90,149 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsavan86,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 EMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 90,149 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 90,059 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

c/l 536731

Pass 23 May 2007 80,277 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 65,120 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 May 2006 65,120 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R49 EMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R49 EMJ, 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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What year was R49 EMJ registered?

R49 EMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R49 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 EMJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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