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S142 UHL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,727 mi
Last recorded126,727 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 UHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 126,727 miles

FUEL TANK CORRODED

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2022 126,704 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2021 126,564 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 125,991 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 121,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underneath Component Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 116,808 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)

Underneath Component Surface Corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2018 116,808 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)

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

Underneath Component Surface Corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 112,983 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 104,028 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 191,940 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 82,122 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 71,191 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 61,164 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 50,620 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 50,618 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 40,531 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 40,531 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,495 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 33,495 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 27,234 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 21,053 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 16,870 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall starting to wear

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 UHL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S142 UHL, 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 UHL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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