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S299 BDH

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,540 mi
Last recorded41,540 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS299 BDH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 41,540 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 41,433 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 39,570 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 39,570 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,139 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 37,135 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,096 miles

clutch needs adjustment/ difficult to engage reverse

fine cracks on outer edge of n/s rear tyre

oil stain on o/s area of steering rack

slight fluffing to o/s seat belt webbing

Fail 8 Feb 2011 35,091 miles

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

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

clutch needs adjustment/ difficult to engage reverse

engine oil below minimum on dipstick

fine cracks on outer edge of n/s rear tyre

oil stain on o/s area of steering rack

slight fluffing to o/s seat belt webbing

Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,226 miles

rear exhaust box mounting rubbers deteriorated

slight stain on steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,015 miles

Please note rear tail box rubbers showing fine crakes

Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,736 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 16,937 miles

please note there is corrison showing to hand brake cable but no damage found

Pass 14 Feb 2006 12,809 miles

n/s/f tyre is scuffed on outer edge and also has a cut in outer sidewall but not showing cord as yet.o/s/f tyre is scuffed on outer sidewall but no cord is showing as yet.

Fail 14 Feb 2006 12,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s/f tyre is scuffed on outer edge and also has a cut in outer sidewall but not showing cord as yet.o/s/f tyre is scuffed on outer sidewall but no cord is showing as yet.

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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S299 BDH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S299 BDH, 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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S299 BDH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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