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S140 MRV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

18,776 mi
Last recorded18,776 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 MRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 18,776 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside washer jet inoperative

Pass 29 Jan 2025 18,775 miles

Offside Front washer jet not working

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 18,769 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside washer jet inoperative

Pass 6 Feb 2023 18,751 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 18,726 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 18,675 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 18,506 miles

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

offside screen washer jet is weak

Fail 4 Feb 2020 18,502 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer holed (8.1.1 (a))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside screen washer jet is weak

Pass 28 Jan 2019 18,306 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 18,191 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 18,191 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 18,084 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 18,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 17,909 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 17,595 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 17,117 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 16,831 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 16,136 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 15,179 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 14,467 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 13,466 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 12,448 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 12,448 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2007 11,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

baffles breaking up in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 8 Feb 2007 11,427 miles

baffles breaking up in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 3 Feb 2006 10,237 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S140 MRV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S140 MRV, 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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What year was S140 MRV registered?

S140 MRV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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