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S296 RKH

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,134 mi
Last recorded153,134 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS296 RKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 153,134 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers weak in operation

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Fail 9 Jan 2018 153,134 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (8.2.3)

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers weak in operation

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2017 151,378 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 151,378 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 146,999 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 142,307 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 138,547 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 134,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 130,129 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 126,141 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 126,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 122,714 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 119,314 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 116,997 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 109,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 91,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perrishing

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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S296 RKH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S296 RKH, 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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S296 RKH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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