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S142 ABV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,558 mi
Last recorded107,558 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 ABV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 107,558 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 103,182 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 100,328 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 97,805 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 97,805 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 88,998 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 80,476 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,755 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 70,108 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 70,108 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,725 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 62,725 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 57,141 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking inbetween tread

Fail 5 Jul 2011 57,141 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking inbetween tread

Pass 22 Jan 2010 49,853 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,654 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 33,013 miles

surface corrosion to rear inner sills and chassis and front cross member

Pass 22 Jan 2007 25,242 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 20,915 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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S142 ABV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S142 ABV, 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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S142 ABV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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