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S283 PGC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,592 mi
Last recorded69,592 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS283 PGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 69,592 miles

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

heavy corrosion offside front brake hose pipe and ferrule

nearside front brake pads getting low

nearside headlamp poor fit

wipers poor

Fail 8 Jul 2014 69,566 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)

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

heavy corrosion offside front brake hose pipe and ferrule

nearside front brake pads getting low

nearside headlamp poor fit

wipers poor

Pass 27 Jun 2013 68,083 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

offside front brake hose pipe corroding

Fail 26 Jun 2013 68,040 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

front brake pads getting low

offside front brake hose pipe corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,167 miles

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

heavy corrosion front exhaust joint recommend attention

offside front brake hose pipe corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2011 64,805 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

nearside rear tyre badly cracking with deep cuts recommend attention

offside front brake hose pipe and ferrules corroding

offside front tyre badly cracking recommend attention

offside rear tyre badly cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2010 63,129 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front brake hose pipe corroding

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2009 60,933 miles

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

both front brake hoses metal pipes corroding

rear exhaust just rubbing on parking brake cable recommend attention

Pass 11 Jul 2008 57,849 miles

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 7 Jul 2008 57,792 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 7 Jul 2007 53,236 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 47,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2006 47,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 PGC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PGC, 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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S283 PGC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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