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S294 VPW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,202 mi
Last recorded143,202 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS294 VPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 143,202 miles

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

suspension components+sills+floor+chassis members+bodywork corroded,nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisy,exhaust slight leaks,both bottom ball joint boots wearing

Pass 16 Apr 2014 133,381 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2013 125,476 miles

both rear chassis legs and lower inner sills have slight corrosion

o/s/f outrigger slight corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2013 125,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear chassis legs and lower inner sills have slight corrosion

o/s/f outrigger slight corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2012 115,556 miles

both rear lower inner sills have slight corrosion

o/s/f outrigger slight corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2012 115,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear lower inner sills have slight corrosion

o/s/f outrigger slight corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2011 114,375 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under side of vehicle covered in corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2011 114,377 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under side of vehicle covered in corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2010 111,583 miles

n/s and o/s front jacking pionts corroding

Fail 17 Feb 2010 111,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s and o/s front jacking pionts corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2009 97,415 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 82,006 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 5 Mar 2008 82,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 68,021 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 68,021 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 51,305 miles

front tyres both 3mm in depth and also starting to perish

front wipers a bit smeary

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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S294 VPW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S294 VPW, 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 S294 VPW registered?

S294 VPW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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