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S352 XAL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,780 mi
Last recorded141,780 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS352 XAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 141,780 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 141,757 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 138,519 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s front floor but not excessive

o/s rear outer sill corroded but not excessive

Fail 31 Mar 2015 138,514 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to n/s and o/s front floor but not excessive

o/s rear outer sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 25 Mar 2014 135,235 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 131,988 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 128,656 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes

Fail 27 Feb 2012 128,607 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes

Pass 2 Mar 2011 122,761 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 110,168 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 28 Jul 2009 107,892 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 101,880 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 101,880 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 97,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 97,985 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 90,033 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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S352 XAL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 S352 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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What year was S352 XAL registered?

S352 XAL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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