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S251 VCR

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,791 mi
Last recorded101,791 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 VCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 101,791 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading + cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear silencer noisy/rattles

Fail 6 Apr 2024 101,781 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading + cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear silencer noisy/rattles

Pass 29 Mar 2023 94,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 94,531 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 88,489 miles

general underside slight corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2021 79,085 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 79,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel parking brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 74,952 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 74,952 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side parking brake cable sized (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 63,526 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 38,166 miles

Coolant leak

Engine oil leak

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Apr 2018 37,913 miles

Central 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)

Coolant leak

Engine oil leak

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Feb 2017 14,799 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 14,109 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 13,197 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 12,379 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 11,975 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 11,742 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 11,267 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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S251 VCR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S251 VCR, 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 S251 VCR registered?

S251 VCR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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