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S187 CAG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,743 mi
Last recorded96,743 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS187 CAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 96,743 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 96,669 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 91,480 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 91,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 86,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 86,266 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 81,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 76,052 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 76,052 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 70,127 miles

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

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

emmisions just making limits

Pass 14 Nov 2006 64,837 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 64,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 58,242 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 58,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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S187 CAG 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 57.1%.

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 S187 CAG, 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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S187 CAG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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