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S292 XAL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,453 mi
Last recorded46,453 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS292 XAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 46,453 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 46,452 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s centre floor (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,419 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front, rear, offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (2.4.A.3)

front cross member rusted

tyre side walls perished

Fail 1 Dec 2016 44,417 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front, rear, offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (2.4.A.3)

front cross member rusted

tyre side walls perished

Pass 4 Dec 2015 41,730 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,594 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 39,867 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 39,867 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 39,160 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2012 39,160 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 38,388 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 37,428 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated

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

Pass 26 May 2010 37,428 miles

Registration plate deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2009 35,467 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 33,185 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 30,638 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 28,872 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 28,872 miles

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

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

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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S292 XAL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S292 XAL, 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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S292 XAL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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