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S199 MSL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,223 mi
Last recorded57,223 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS199 MSL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 57,223 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired corroding (1.1.17 (a))

Front wiper arm s worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 57,125 miles

Nearside Front trim missing

Fail 10 Jul 2020 57,124 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively adjusted wiper arm (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front trim missing

Pass 1 May 2019 57,030 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 56,718 miles

Nearside Inner seal corroded

Offside Inner seal corroded

Fail 29 May 2018 56,718 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner seal corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner seal corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 56,234 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inside sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wiper smearing in places

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inside sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 May 2017 56,234 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inside sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wiper smearing in places

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inside sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,722 miles

All four brake hose Ferrells corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,913 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 52,913 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 50,453 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 50,453 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 48,704 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)

battery inseccure/ retightend..

Fail 6 Apr 2013 48,704 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery inseccure/ retightend..

Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,068 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 46,068 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,035 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,123 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 42,123 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 40,841 miles

both rear tyres showing severe age deteriation to outer side walls. recommend replacement 165/70/r13

Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,864 miles

both rear tyres could do with replacement due to age deteriation on outer sidewalls but no cords evident

Pass 3 Apr 2007 36,483 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 33,908 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)

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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S199 MSL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S199 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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S199 MSL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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