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S218 CAX

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,446 mi
Last recorded72,446 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 CAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 72,446 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 72,446 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 69,867 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 65,749 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2011 61,897 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,947 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)

number plate light not working came on when tapped

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,913 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 36,454 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 36,454 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 33,519 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,723 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 27,469 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 27,469 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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S218 CAX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S218 CAX, 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 S218 CAX registered?

S218 CAX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S218 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S218 CAX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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