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S346 HTE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,448 mi
Last recorded100,448 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS346 HTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 100,448 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 100,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 95,464 miles

offside rear handbrake cable frayed

slight free play in both rear wheel bearings

uneven wear to both rear tyres within tread

Fail 21 Oct 2010 95,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

offside rear handbrake cable frayed

slight free play in both rear wheel bearings

uneven wear to both rear tyres within tread

Pass 22 Oct 2009 91,941 miles

rear silencer rubbing on mounting

Fail 16 Oct 2009 91,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

rear silencer rubbing on mounting

Fail 17 Oct 2008 88,739 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 88,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 85,027 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

flexible brake hoses age cracking

front number plate cracked

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2006 77,447 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 69,466 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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S346 HTE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S346 HTE, 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 S346 HTE registered?

S346 HTE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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