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S181 HTE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,723 mi
Last recorded113,723 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 HTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 113,723 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

steering feels light one way to other way

wiper arms worn

Fail 31 May 2014 113,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

steering feels light one way to other way

wiper arms worn

Pass 29 May 2013 106,868 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front panel has got some damage

oil light on . oil presure switch leaking oil

Fail 23 May 2013 106,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front panel has got some damage

oil light on . oil presure switch leaking oil

Pass 23 Apr 2012 93,833 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 93,833 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 88,126 miles

both rear tyres cracked but no cords exposed

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

small chips on front screen

Pass 16 Mar 2010 83,052 miles

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

o/s rear tyre side walls cracking

Fail 9 Mar 2009 79,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 79,207 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 63,921 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 59,551 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 56,887 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 56,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

bad engine oil leak o/s of engine

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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S181 HTE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S181 HTE, 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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S181 HTE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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