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S316 FMA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,399 mi
Last recorded98,399 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS316 FMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 98,399 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 98,399 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 93,470 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 93,470 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 85,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 85,910 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 68,107 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 46,677 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust back box slightly corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in the steering

Pass 23 Jan 2007 43,971 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s/rear tyre cracked on outer wall.

very slight engine oil leak.

very slight steering rack play.

washers low flow but sufficient to clear screen.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 41,280 miles

slight corrosion on bulkhead by brake servo

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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S316 FMA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S316 FMA, 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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S316 FMA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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