MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,079 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight Play In N/S/R Shocker Top Mount
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/S Wiper Arm Insecure
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight Play In N/S/R Shocker Top Mount
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
corrosion around front jacking points & front antiroll bar mounts
emissions test results at top end of limits
n/s/f strut top bearing slightly rough in operation
noise on auxillary belt
o/s/r tyre cracking but not to cords or plys
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
corrosion around front jacking points & front antiroll bar mounts
emissions test results at top end of limits
front brake disks in poor pitted condition
n/s & o/f reae wheel trims in poor condition but no sharp edges
n/s/f strut top bearing slightly rough in operation
noise on auxillary belt
o/s/r brake sounds to be grinding but unable to see linings
o/s/r tyre cracking but not to cords or plys
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
O/S FRONT TYRE 2.0MM MIN SPEC1.6MNM
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
O/S FRONT TYRE 2.0MM MIN SPEC1.6MNM
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake pads slightly low.
slight judder at front brakes.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?
Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S238 LNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc 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 S238 LNV, 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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S238 LNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 January 1999.
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