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S186 MSL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,342 mi
Last recorded70,342 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 MSL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 70,342 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 70,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 65,539 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Jul 2011 60,874 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion on nsr spring top

corrosion on osr spring top

Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,729 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 55,097 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 51,585 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 49,031 miles

ffront anti roll bar is corroding

front brake discs are lipped

Fail 6 Oct 2007 49,031 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

ffront anti roll bar is corroding

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,169 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 40,169 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 MSL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MSL, 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 MSL registered?

S186 MSL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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