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S250 OBW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,245 mi
Last recorded38,245 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS250 OBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 38,245 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,205 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

some scratches to windscreen

Pass 27 May 2011 37,199 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

some scratches to windscreen

Fail 27 May 2011 37,199 miles

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)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 May 2010 35,344 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,433 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 27,832 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,832 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 25,230 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,215 miles

coolant leaking

o/s/r tyre has a small cut in the tread which has not reached the cords .at the time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,445 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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S250 OBW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S250 OBW, 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 S250 OBW registered?

S250 OBW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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