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S358 AAG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,037 mi
Last recorded151,037 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS358 AAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2011 151,037 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heavy corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Pass 23 Jan 2010 137,733 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 137,733 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 126,981 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 126,981 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

front number plate damaged front brake inbalance

Pass 7 Feb 2008 116,230 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 10,669 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 106,643 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offoff/side rear tyre badly out of shape. †front number plate damaged. †spare tyre flat. †rear wiper arm missing †

Pass 10 Jan 2006 96,521 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust blow at joint

near side bumber damage

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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S358 AAG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S358 AAG, 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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S358 AAG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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