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S388 CAG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,681 mi
Last recorded81,681 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 CAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 81,681 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 81,689 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Aug 2007 81,689 miles

Nearside headlamp cracked

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2007 81,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s headlamp cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2006 66,551 miles

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

nearside headlight glass cracked

Fail 9 Feb 2006 66,551 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside headlight glass cracked

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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S388 CAG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S388 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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What year was S388 CAG registered?

S388 CAG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S388 CAG safe to buy?

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