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S230 MWL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,048 mi
Last recorded68,048 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS230 MWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 68,048 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under body corrison

Fail 7 Aug 2014 65,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,769 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 54,769 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,191 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 45,191 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 39,219 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,594 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 34,663 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,650 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 30,732 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,693 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 26,512 miles

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 MWL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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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What year was S230 MWL registered?

S230 MWL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S230 MWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S230 MWL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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