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S290 ROA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

70,900 mi
Last recorded70,900 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 ROA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 70,900 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front chassiss outriggers corroded

exhaust system corroded

high hand brake travel

Fail 14 Sep 2012 70,900 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front chassiss outriggers corroded

exhaust system corroded

high hand brake travel

Pass 9 Sep 2011 68,723 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 68,723 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,475 miles

sign of grease around both front c v boots

Fail 31 Aug 2010 66,464 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

sign of grease around both front c v boots

Pass 4 Sep 2009 64,052 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

sign of grease from n/s front c v boot

Pass 4 Sep 2008 59,919 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 59,919 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 56,686 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 56,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

slight travel on hand brake lever

steering slightly lighter when turned to the n/s

Pass 25 Aug 2006 41,914 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

vehicle has had extensive body repairs

Fail 25 Aug 2006 41,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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S290 ROA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S290 ROA, 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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S290 ROA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S290 ROA shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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