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S353 ROA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,580 mi
Last recorded137,580 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS353 ROA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 137,580 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 137,580 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 129,497 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 5 Mar 2016 129,288 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Mar 2015 121,024 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 120,908 miles

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)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 110,306 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 102,064 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 101,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 95,369 miles

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

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres wearing inside edge no cords present

nearside front headlamp cracked as no dipped beam working cannot tell if beam image effected

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated no roughness

on free play check noise on steering knock

rear box poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2012 95,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres wearing inside edge no cords present

nearside front headlamp cracked as no dipped beam working cannot tell if beam image effected

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated no roughness

on free play check noise on steering knock

rear box poor condition

rear box poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,934 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 74,785 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 60,816 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 55,027 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 55,027 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 48,451 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 42,579 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 37,278 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 37,278 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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S353 ROA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S353 ROA, 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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S353 ROA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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