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S140 NPY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,223 mi
Last recorded81,223 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 NPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 81,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Surface rust under-side of chassis

Fail 13 May 2023 81,220 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Surface rust under-side of chassis

Pass 12 Apr 2022 76,837 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 76,837 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 75,090 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 61,910 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 57,548 miles

corrosion around both rear spring mounts

corrosion to n/s b pillar

corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 23 Jun 2017 56,993 miles

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

corrosion around both rear spring mounts

corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch

Fail 23 Jun 2017 56,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion around both rear spring mounts

corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 5 Jul 2016 55,803 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 55,784 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 54,259 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 54,259 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 51,049 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing has slight play

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 7 Jun 2013 47,975 miles

front flexi joint broken on exhaust not blowing

Fail 7 Jun 2013 47,975 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front flexi joint broken on exhaust not blowing

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,286 miles

drivers seat wont tilt

Pass 8 Jun 2011 43,196 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 40,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 40,704 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,169 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,602 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 31,856 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 29,172 miles

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 NPY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NPY, 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 NPY registered?

S140 NPY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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