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S349 XAL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,038 mi
Last recorded80,038 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS349 XAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 80,038 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 78,197 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,197 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 75,815 miles

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

nearside and offside tyre treads,worn on edges.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 73,543 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 73,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 70,926 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 70,926 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,041 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 68,041 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,676 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 61,281 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 61,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 57,554 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 57,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 54,445 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 54,377 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge and in danger of wearing to cords.

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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S349 XAL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S349 XAL, 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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S349 XAL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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