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S253 EAE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,055 mi
Last recorded125,055 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 EAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 125,055 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 125,055 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)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 166,225 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 108,387 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 108,387 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 101,367 miles

Oil leak

both rear exhaust rubbers starting to crack

main beam telltale light not working on flash position

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and on 3mm

Fail 1 Apr 2010 101,364 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear exhaust rubbers starting to crack

main beam telltale light not working on flash position

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and on 3mm

Pass 1 Apr 2009 95,004 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 93,235 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 84,510 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 76,644 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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S253 EAE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S253 EAE, 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 S253 EAE registered?

S253 EAE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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