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S168 MGD

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,127 mi
Last recorded83,127 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 MGD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 83,127 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 83,124 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 77,071 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 77,071 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 71,662 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 71,223 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 63,466 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 57,312 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 57,187 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 51,341 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S168 MGD is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S168 MGD, 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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S168 MGD is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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