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S283 LNV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,652 mi
Last recorded138,652 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS283 LNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 138,652 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 138,618 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 131,786 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 131,307 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 122,736 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 112,581 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 101,713 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 92,741 miles

Off side rear tyre worn.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 92,741 miles

Off side rear tyre worn.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 88,369 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 84,459 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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S283 LNV 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 S283 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 S283 LNV registered?

S283 LNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S283 LNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S283 LNV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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