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S228 WVF

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,070 mi
Last recorded127,070 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 WVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 127,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all springs corroded

heavy corosion on on underside of vehicle and suspension components

hole in underside of car near front wing but not in perscribed area

Fail 12 Dec 2013 127,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all springs corroded

heavy corosion on on underside of vehicle and suspension components

hole in underside of car near front wing but not in perscribed area

Pass 10 Jan 2013 125,982 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at n/s bulkhead.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 125,401 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 122,917 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both front to rear brake pipes below battery slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes by fuel tank slightly corroded

front crossmember corroded

nearside rear brake pipe to wheel cylinder slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe by wheel cylinder slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly faded

vehicle very rusty and corroded in many places around front and rear suspension

Pass 5 Jan 2011 110,108 miles

both front coil springs corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

rear axle beam corroded

vehicle rusty and corroded around front and rear suspension

Fail 5 Jan 2011 118,108 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

rear axle beam corroded

vehicle rusty and corroded around front and rear suspension

Pass 14 Dec 2009 112,042 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust system corroded

spare wheel floor pan slightly corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2008 106,853 miles

slight knocking noise in steering rack

vehicle is rusty and corroded around front and rear suspension

vehicle is rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Pass 3 Jan 2008 101,941 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 96,649 miles

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

both rear hand brake cables corroded

vehicle very rusty and corroded around front and rear suspension

Pass 9 Jan 2006 90,658 miles

exhaust system is corroded

vehicle is rusty and corroded around front and rear suspension

Fail 5 Jan 2006 90,658 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

vehicle very rusty and corroded around front and rear suspension

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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S228 WVF 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 69.2%.

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 S228 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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S228 WVF is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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