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S162 SBH

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,510 mi
Last recorded80,510 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 SBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 80,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both outside mirrors damaged

both rear wheel bearings getting noisey

Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,615 miles

battery insecure

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front wiper blade torn off

offside rear wheel bearing rough

both rear shocks very weak will need replacing

Fail 29 Mar 2011 73,613 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery insecure

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front wiper blade torn off

offside rear wheel bearing rough

both rear shocks very weak will need replacing

Pass 7 Feb 2008 70,906 miles

Damage to offside door mirror

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 70,906 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Damage to offside door mirror

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 60,142 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 51,666 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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S162 SBH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S162 SBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S162 SBH registered?

S162 SBH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

Is S162 SBH safe to buy?

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