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S227 WVF

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,928 mi
Last recorded142,928 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS227 WVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 142,928 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking joints (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 141,593 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear rear seats down and covered

both front jacking points corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2018 141,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear rear seats down and covered

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 140,313 miles

rear seats down and covered

Fail 22 Dec 2016 140,313 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear seats down and covered

Pass 23 Dec 2015 136,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 128,459 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 118,366 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and o/s/r tyres perished

coolant level low

rear tyres different size too front

unable to see brake pads

Pass 9 Nov 2012 108,417 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 108,417 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 103,546 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 103,546 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 103,484 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 103,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 96,786 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2009 89,206 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 84,976 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both number plates starting to seperate

radiator is not in it's fittings and antifreeze is low

sump corroded and oil level is low

Pass 4 Jan 2008 83,930 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 82,710 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

rear n/plate seperating around screew holes

Fail 4 Jan 2007 82,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

rear n/plate seperating around screew holes

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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S227 WVF is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S227 WVF, 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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S227 WVF is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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