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S285 OLN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,166 mi
Last recorded73,166 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 OLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 73,166 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 67,983 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 62,324 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,377 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,473 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,019 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 24,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

offside front tyre wall cracking

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2007 19,158 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 13,492 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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S285 OLN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S285 OLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S285 OLN registered?

S285 OLN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S285 OLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S285 OLN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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