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S218 LRK

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,297 mi
Last recorded69,297 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 LRK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 69,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

possible slight malfuntioning power steering system

Fail 3 Sep 2009 51,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

possible slight malfuntioning power steering system

rear exhaust joint insecure - recommend urgent rectification

Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2008 41,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,586 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 30,001 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 29,997 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

exhaust mount rubbers perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2006 28,460 miles

slight damage to side wall of tyre

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 LRK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S218 LRK, 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 LRK registered?

S218 LRK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S218 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S218 LRK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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