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S308 WKE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,317 mi
Last recorded112,317 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS308 WKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 112,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coolant tank empty,advise service or repair.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 112,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coolant tank empty,advise service or repair.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 110,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 108,643 miles

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

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

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

POWER STEERING POOR

Pass 16 Jul 2012 107,021 miles

Both front tyres low on edges.

N/S mirror glass insecure

Fail 6 Jul 2012 106,968 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Both front tyres low on edges.

N/S mirror glass insecure

O/S/R tyre poor condition.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 105,018 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 103,083 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 103,083 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 99,625 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 99,625 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 92,714 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 92,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 84,073 miles

advisories as per previous VT32

Fail 15 Jan 2007 84,073 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres low on inner and outer edges at time of test

dent in front of bonnet

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil on lower engine/sump area

tyres 16570R13T n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 3mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 4mm

w/trims scratched and peeling

Pass 13 Jan 2006 75,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 WKE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 S308 WKE, 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 WKE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 February 1999.

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