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S380 CAG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,563 mi
Last recorded93,563 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS380 CAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 93,563 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/ track rod end gaitor split

o/s/ floor has a hole

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2011 93,380 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/ track rod end gaitor split

o/s/ floor has a hole

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2010 87,226 miles

accdent damge to n/s/r quater

front number plate cracked

fuel cap cracked

long travel on handbrake

o/s/f tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

surface corrosion on both rear chassis sections and inner sills sections

Fail 22 Apr 2010 87,226 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

accdent damge to n/s/r quater

front number plate cracked

fuel cap cracked

long travel on handbrake

o/s/f tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

surface corrosion on both rear chassis sections and inner sills sections

Pass 16 Apr 2009 77,974 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 77,974 miles

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 71,975 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 16 Apr 2008

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)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 66,677 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 66,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

management light on

n/s/f inner wing damaged due to accident

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2006 63,163 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel cap cracked but still seals

spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Feb 2006 63,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel cap cracked but still seals

spare tyre defective

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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S380 CAG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S380 CAG, 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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S380 CAG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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