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S317 BAX

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,160 mi
Last recorded56,160 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 BAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 56,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 51,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre join (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 9 Sep 2016 51,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70x13 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre join (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 10 Sep 2015 48,261 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 44,220 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 44,211 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,849 miles

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Fail 11 Sep 2013 40,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,148 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 38,148 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 36,592 miles

Front wiper blades smear

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 35,019 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,518 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 33,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,195 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 30,374 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 30,374 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 27,181 miles

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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S317 BAX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S317 BAX, 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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S317 BAX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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