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S268 EAE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,367 mi
Last recorded77,367 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 EAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 77,367 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 72,017 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 72,017 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 68,757 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 67,707 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,482 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 66,390 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 63,235 miles

corrosion around rear spring hangers & seals not exccesive this m/o/t

slight wear both front tyres

Fail 10 Jan 2014 63,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion around rear spring hangers & seals not exccesive this m/o/t

slight wear both front tyres

Pass 10 Jan 2013 60,946 miles

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

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

fuel tank corroding

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,160 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,718 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills

Fail 22 Feb 2011 53,718 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills

Pass 18 Feb 2010 50,272 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight corrosion on o/s/r inner sill

Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,063 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 44,791 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 44,755 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,366 miles

clutch pedal low

Pass 1 Mar 2006 36,014 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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S268 EAE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S268 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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S268 EAE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 February 1999.

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