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S229 MWL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,686 mi
Last recorded140,686 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 MWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 140,686 miles

Engine oil leak.

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 140,685 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil leak.

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 124,478 miles

Fuel tank corroded and damp.

Both rear handbrake cables corroded

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

General underbody vehicle corrosion

Handbrake travel long.

O.S.R and N.S.R chassis legs corroded

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Jan 2012 124,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Both rear handbrake cables corroded

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

Fuel tank corroded and damp.

General underbody vehicle corrosion

Handbrake travel long.

O.S.R and N.S.R chassis legs corroded

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jan 2011 112,780 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 112,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 105,236 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 105,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 94,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 94,543 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 89,385 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 83,444 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 75,406 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 75,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate starting to discolour

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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S229 MWL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S229 MWL, 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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S229 MWL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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