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S266 CVA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

141,687 mi
Last recorded141,687 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 CVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 141,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to rear coil springs

Fail 25 Nov 2016 14,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 15 Dec 2015 130,596 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 130,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 112,389 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished

corrosion forming both front bottom arm mounts

corrosion forming both rear chassis legs

corrosion forming both rear inner cills

undetermined fault on steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2013 100,964 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

fog light switch poor, bulk head/ facing / closing panles/ rear coil spring plat forms all corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2013 100,955 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

fog light switch poor, bulk head/ facing / closing panles/ rear coil spring plat forms all corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,434 miles

both rear facing panels corroded

both rear spring platforms corroded

corroded around brake servo area

n/s/f cv boot has a pin hole and deteriorated

rear exhaust rubbers cracking

Fail 17 Nov 2012 98,429 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear facing panels corroded

both rear spring platforms corroded

corroded around brake servo area

n/s/f cv boot has a pin hole and deteriorated

rear exhaust rubbers cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2011 94,534 miles

rear inner sills rusty

battery weak

n/s/f lower arm bush (rear most) weak

n/s/f top mount has slight play

o/s/f anti roll bar bushes weak

o/s/f top mount has slight play

very rusty underside of servo area

very slight play both rear wheel bearings

washers poor

Pass 20 Nov 2010 91,343 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 91,343 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 87,816 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

tested in wet

Fail 21 Nov 2009 87,813 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

tested in wet

Pass 24 Nov 2008 83,492 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o.s rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 Nov 2008 83,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o.s rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2007 79,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2007 79,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2006 75,079 miles

Front brake pads low.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear footbrake slightly out of balance.

Pass 18 Nov 2006 75,079 miles

Front brake pads low.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear footbrake slightly out of balance.

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 CVA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S266 CVA, 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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S266 CVA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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