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S308 VWC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,104 mi
Last recorded99,104 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS308 VWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 99,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter cracked/split (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 95,004 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

modified rear coil springs fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 95,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

modified rear coil springs fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 89,764 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded/poor

headlamp fixings worn

heavy corrosion forming on underside components and prescribed areas

modified suspension configuration

Pass 15 Mar 2010 87,034 miles

O/S/F wing moulding insecure (taped).

Smaller wheels & tyres fitted to front axle - 195/65x14

Fail 10 Mar 2010 86,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S w/blade split on the end.

N/S/R tyre under inflated.

O/S/F wing moulding insecure (taped).

Pass 5 Mar 2009 76,558 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

suspension has been adapted front and rear

Fail 5 Mar 2009 76,558 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

suspension has been adapted front and rear

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2008 63,810 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 63,536 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 60,576 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 57,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 57,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 50,992 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 50,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S308 VWC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S308 VWC, 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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S308 VWC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 February 1999.

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