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S331 MDG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,009 mi
Last recorded109,009 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS331 MDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 109,009 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 109,009 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 107,523 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 107,523 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 101,801 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 95,547 miles

1) rear number plate de-laminating 2) indicator tell-tale light not working ( audible warning working ) 3) n/s mirror faulty 4) wheel nut covers fitted 4) tyres 165 70 13

Fail 25 Feb 2009 95,547 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c) DANGEROUS

1) rear number plate de-laminating 2) indicator tell-tale light not working ( audible warning working ) 3) n/s mirror faulty 4) wheel nut covers fitted 4) tyres 165 70 13

Pass 25 Feb 2008 89,021 miles

rear number plate showing signs of deterioration

Fail 25 Feb 2008 89,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate showing signs of deterioration

Pass 20 Feb 2007 85,102 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake hose unions(all) and both in line compensator valves slightly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2006 79,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

damage to nearside of windscreen within swept area

Pass 15 Feb 2006 79,517 miles

damage to nearside of windscreen within swept area

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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S331 MDG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S331 MDG, 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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What year was S331 MDG registered?

S331 MDG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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