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S261 XAH

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,331 mi
Last recorded120,331 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 XAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 120,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 120,331 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 109,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding when turned by hand

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

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 98,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underbody and rear subframe corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2014 98,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nsr brake binding when turned by hand

underbody and rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2013 86,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 79,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 76,818 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 76,816 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 73,236 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,979 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2008 59,153 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNTING BRACKLETS CORRODING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER SILLS CORRODING NOT YET HOLED

Fail 5 Jan 2008 58,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 58,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2007 57,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2006 56,489 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 56,489 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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S261 XAH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S261 XAH, 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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S261 XAH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 February 1999.

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