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S186 MDG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,558 mi
Last recorded124,558 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 MDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 124,558 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 115,364 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 107,117 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 98,977 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 88,876 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 88,876 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 78,774 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 68,190 miles

engine leaking oil

rear h/brake cables + hose ferruls startingn to show signs of corrosion

rear no plate starting to discolour

Fail 2 Jan 2008 68,190 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

engine leaking oil

rear h/brake cables + hose ferruls startingn to show signs of corrosion

rear no plate starting to discolour

Pass 1 Jun 2007 61,887 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 61,887 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

exhaust mid section coroded and securing clamp missing

rear no plate starting to corode

Pass 28 Dec 2006 57,848 miles

rear no plate starting to discolour

rear tyres starting to perrish + crack

Pass 28 Dec 2005 49,405 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to split and perish

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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S186 MDG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S186 MDG, 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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What year was S186 MDG registered?

S186 MDG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S186 MDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S186 MDG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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