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S388 XAL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,247 mi
Last recorded40,247 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 XAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 40,247 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edge

under body corrosion in places

Pass 7 Sep 2019 39,956 miles

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

under body corrosion in places

Pass 9 Oct 2018 39,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 39,628 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 39,607 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill . (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 39,432 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 39,205 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,829 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,172 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal has some travel

Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,532 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 37,532 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 36,559 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 36,559 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 35,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

offside reart tyre has cuts on tread

Fail 12 Oct 2010 35,687 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

offside reart tyre has cuts on tread

Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,609 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 33,359 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 32,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 30,708 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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S388 XAL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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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What year was S388 XAL registered?

S388 XAL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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