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S266 ABU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,644 mi
Last recorded97,644 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 ABU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2014 97,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery faulty. Clutch cable faulty.

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 88,297 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 88,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 78,987 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 75,816 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 73,238 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 73,238 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 67,418 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 60,984 miles

Advise Chip in windscreen.Brakes to be checked all round.exhaust slight corrosion,rubbers worn,baffles loose.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 57,211 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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S266 ABU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc 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 S266 ABU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S266 ABU registered?

S266 ABU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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