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S253 XAL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,057 mi
Last recorded58,057 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 XAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 58,057 miles

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

front jacking points/floor sections corrodid

windscreen scratched

Fail 21 May 2013 58,057 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front jacking points/floor sections corrodid

windscreen scratched

Pass 9 May 2012 51,882 miles

corrosion to offside front inner sill but not within prescribed areas

Fail 9 May 2012 51,882 miles

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)

corrosion to offside front inner sill but not within prescribed areas

Pass 20 May 2011 45,767 miles

centre exhaust box baffles collapsed

Fail 20 May 2011 45,767 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

centre exhaust box baffles collapsed

Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,937 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 41,937 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2007 37,781 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 37,781 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2006 35,490 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 33,477 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 XAL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S253 XAL, 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 XAL registered?

S253 XAL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S253 XAL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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