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S225 SAC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,340 mi
Last recorded61,340 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS225 SAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 61,340 miles

both front tyres worn close to limits on edges

extensive corrosion to underbody

front bodywork damage

n/s/r tyre perishing in tread

o/s/r tyre nailed

Fail 4 Sep 2013 61,264 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres worn close to limits on edges

extensive corrosion to underbody

front bodywork damage

n/s/r tail light dim

n/s/r tyre perishing in tread

o/s/f sidelight dim

o/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,426 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2012 58,345 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 53,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2011 53,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,838 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 46,660 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,860 miles

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH LEAKING,REPLACEMENT REQUIRED A S A P

Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,944 miles

HANDBRAKE CABLES STARTING TO FRAY, ADVISE REPLACED.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 31,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S225 SAC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S225 SAC, 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 S225 SAC registered?

S225 SAC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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