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S249 YAX

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,208 mi
Last recorded120,208 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 YAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 120,208 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 116,217 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle has been welded and undersealed

Fail 7 May 2014 113,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 113,425 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 112,454 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 110,324 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

number plates detiorating

rear axle and chassis sections corroding

rear wiper split

vehicle structure corroding

Fail 18 Apr 2012 110,320 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

number plates detiorating

rear axle and chassis sections corroding

rear wiper split

vehicle structure corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2011 108,426 miles

slight detioration rear n/plate

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 103,390 miles

front tie bars corroded

metal and rubber brake pipes starting to perish and corrode

number plates faded and cracked

rear inner sills and chassis corroded

slight blow and corrosion exhaust

slight play osr bearing

Fail 24 Apr 2010 103,390 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tie bars corroded

metal and rubber brake pipes starting to perish and corrode

number plates faded and cracked

rear inner sills and chassis corroded

slight blow and corrosion exhaust

slight play osr bearing

Pass 25 Apr 2009 93,229 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

rear no plate discolored

Fail 25 Apr 2009 93,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

rear no plate discolored

Pass 1 May 2008 83,040 miles

ADVISE N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES PERISHING AND DETERATED STATE

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 71,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 71,888 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 59,664 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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S249 YAX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S249 YAX, 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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S249 YAX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 February 1999.

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