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S363 XAL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,794 mi
Last recorded125,794 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS363 XAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2015 125,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Vehicles underside becoming very corroded in places.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 120,222 miles

Front floors very corroded.

Front subframe mountings corroded.

Rear inner sills corroded.

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 117,686 miles

Front jacking points VERY corroded.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Underside in various places corroded.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 117,686 miles

Front jacking points VERY corroded.

Underside in various places corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 115,751 miles

o/s and n/s front jacking points corroded but out of pescribed

under body corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2012 115,751 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front jacking points corroded but out of pescribed

under body corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2011 113,361 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicles underside corroded in various places.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 113,361 miles

Vehicles underside corroded in various places.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 108,861 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 103,391 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit & starting to perish.

Fail 12 Feb 2009 103,391 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit & starting to perish.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 99,680 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 99,680 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 90,098 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 77,631 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 77,631 miles

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

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

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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S363 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 56.3%.

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 S363 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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S363 XAL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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