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S295 YAB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,505 mi
Last recorded119,505 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS295 YAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 119,505 miles

front cross member coroded

rear axle beam coroded

Fail 1 Oct 2010 119,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front cross member coroded

rear axle beam coroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 111,393 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 May 2009 111,376 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 104,774 miles

Rear wiper blade worn.

Fail 19 May 2008 104,698 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 15 May 2007 98,923 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 93,230 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S295 YAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S295 YAB, 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 S295 YAB registered?

S295 YAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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