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S293 VBO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,220 mi
Last recorded72,220 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS293 VBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,220 miles

exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,297 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2016 69,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,395 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 62,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 54,751 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,787 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,721 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 47,413 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 47,413 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 43,713 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,992 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 41,988 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,948 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 39,225 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,100 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 38,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 34,804 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 34,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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S293 VBO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S293 VBO, 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 S293 VBO registered?

S293 VBO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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