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S234 ABU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

44,641 mi
Last recorded44,641 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 ABU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 44,641 miles

rear axel rusty condition

Pass 2 Mar 2013 42,190 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 40,103 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 400,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 37,709 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 37,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,605 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Feb 2009 34,135 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,238 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 32,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,148 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 2 Mar 2007 30,148 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 4 Mar 2006 27,957 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 27,957 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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S234 ABU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S234 ABU, 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 S234 ABU registered?

S234 ABU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S234 ABU safe to buy?

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