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S230 ADB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,878 mi
Last recorded56,878 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS230 ADB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 56,878 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 56,286 miles

Corrosion n/s/f under body rigger

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 55,573 miles

Corrosion n/s/f out rigger

Pass 8 Sep 2021 54,838 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 54,230 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 53,644 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe 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 Front Drive shaft gaiter starting to leak grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various underneath surface corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2018 52,931 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

front anti roll bar link brackets corroded

fuel pipe breather perished

general surface corrosion at rear of vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2017 52,283 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2016 51,522 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,741 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2014 50,028 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,269 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 23 Aug 2012 48,227 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,343 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,359 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Front brake hoses deteriorating

Fail 2 Sep 2010 46,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust deteriorating

Front brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,208 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,379 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 44,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 43,058 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,558 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 36,029 miles

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

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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S230 ADB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S230 ADB, 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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S230 ADB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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