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S268 LNV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

57,650 mi
Last recorded57,650 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 LNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 57,650 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 57,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 57,318 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 57,055 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 56,699 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 56,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 56,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 56,309 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 55,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 55,384 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 55,384 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 54,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear parking brake cable slightly frayed.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 54,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear parking brake cable slightly frayed.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 54,158 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 54,106 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,415 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 53,415 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 52,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,822 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 52,283 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 52,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,604 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 50,681 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,681 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,857 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 49,402 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2008 47,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,417 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,383 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 LNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LNV, 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 S268 LNV registered?

S268 LNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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