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S188 HTE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

110,502 mi
Last recorded110,502 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 HTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 110,502 miles

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

advise nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded but not considered serious

Fail 7 Jan 2014 110,502 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

advise nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded but not considered serious

Pass 15 Jan 2013 103,796 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 103,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 101,370 miles

play in upper steering column

Fail 14 Jan 2012 101,370 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

play in upper steering column

Fail 19 Jan 2011 97,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise air bag light on

advise slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2011 97,518 miles

advise air bag light on

advise slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2010 94,391 miles

Air bag light on

play in wiper linkage

Fail 8 Jan 2010 94,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Air bag light on

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

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

play in wiper linkage

Pass 12 Jan 2009 91,624 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 91,624 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

surface cracks on both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 3 Jan 2008 88,569 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

surface cracks on both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 12 Jan 2007 85,900 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 85,900 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 85,896 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Airbag light staying on

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 83,029 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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S188 HTE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 S188 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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What year was S188 HTE registered?

S188 HTE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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