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S276 CAG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

93,377 mi
Last recorded93,377 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS276 CAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 93,377 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 93,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 81,484 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 81,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 70,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

general surface rust on suspension components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 70,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

general surface rust on suspension components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 63,764 miles

Centre exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2012 63,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 59,719 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 59,719 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 56,444 miles

cracks in n/s/f cv gator

Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,061 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 53,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2008 50,523 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE IN POOR CONDITION AND WORN TO LIMITS ON EDGES

BOTH WIPER ARMS ARE WORN

ENGINE LIGHT ON.OIL LIGHT ON,OIL LEAKS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN TO LIMITS

SURFACE CORROSION TO SILLS.FLOORS

Fail 7 Apr 2008 50,497 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE IN POOR CONDITION AND WORN TO LIMITS ON EDGES

BOTH WIPER ARMS ARE WORN

ENGINE LIGHT ON.OIL LIGHT ON,OIL LEAKS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN TO LIMITS

SURFACE CORROSION TO SILLS.FLOORS

Pass 10 Apr 2007 46,503 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 46,503 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 40,904 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 40,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S276 CAG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S276 CAG, 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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S276 CAG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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