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S194 MSO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,813 mi
Last recorded114,813 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS194 MSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 114,813 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

emissions test passed but unstable readings

front chassis legs / floor pans corroded

front suspension components anti roll bar corroded

n/s and o/s rear chassis legs /spring mounts corroded

n/s/f tyre wall perished

n/s/r tyre wall perished

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2012 114,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

emission test passed but unstable

front chassis legs /floor corroded

front suspension components corroded

n/s and o/s rear chassis legs / spring mounts corroded

n/s/f tyre wall perished

n/s/r tyre wall perished

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 109,444 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated, not considered excessive.

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

Slight exhaust leak (centre).

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 109,384 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust deteriorated, not considered excessive.

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

Slight exhaust leak (centre).

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 102,378 miles

Both sides front underfloor chassis corroded & holed, not in prescribed areas.

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, no roughness felt.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 102,378 miles

Both sides front underfloor chassis corroded & holed, not in prescribed areas.

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, no roughness felt.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 96,387 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

hand brake high

nsf sub frame out rigger corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2009 96,383 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

hand brake high

Pass 20 Jun 2008 86,050 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion under bulkhead

cut in o/s front tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2008 86,037 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion under bulkhead

cut in o/s front tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2007 81,936 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 81,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 78,502 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 71,760 miles

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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S194 MSO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc 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 S194 MSO, 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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S194 MSO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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