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S139 OCY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,695 mi
Last recorded95,695 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 OCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 95,695 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight movement in nearside and offside front top mountings.

slight play in nearside and offside front steering arms.

under body corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2012 95,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chunk out of steering wheel but not affecting driving controls.

slight movement in nearside and offside front top mountings.

Fail 14 Oct 2011 89,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 89,580 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 84,307 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 84,307 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 77,238 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 May 2008 72,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 72,297 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 63,395 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 63,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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S139 OCY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,940 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 S139 OCY, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S139 OCY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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