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S172 AAG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,189 mi
Last recorded133,189 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 AAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 133,189 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracking

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 132,664 miles

Offside Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (bolt missing) (2.4.E.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of o/s/f seat mounting, belt buckle attached to seat. (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front chassis corroded

jacking point corrosed

o/s side sill corroded

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded.

o/s/r light cracking to tyre

spare wheel well corroded

top of fuel tank corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 127,070 miles

Bodywork damage - corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Wipers poor

Pass 7 Jul 2014 121,562 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front and rear brake pipes covered in under seal unable to inspect pipes

objects removed from rear view mirror

Pass 4 Jul 2013 113,501 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 113,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 107,129 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 107,093 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 101,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres at 2mm tread depth inner edge.

rear number plate deteriourated.

slight movment n/s/r headlamp, movment not bad enought to effect beam image.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 101,008 miles

front tyres at 2mm tread depth inner edge.

rear number plate deteriourated.

slight movment n/s/r headlamp, movment not bad enought to effect beam image.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 94,270 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear registration plate beginning to deteriorate.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 87,416 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 78,334 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 67,606 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 67,606 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 57,660 miles

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

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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S172 AAG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S172 AAG, 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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S172 AAG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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