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S389 VBP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

48,496 mi
Last recorded48,496 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS389 VBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 48,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 44,552 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 44,552 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 42,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 42,179 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 39,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear seat back rocks in catch.

Fail 26 Nov 2019 39,848 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear seat back rocks in catch.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 35,693 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 35,693 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 32,491 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE WEAR LIP

Fail 8 Dec 2017 32,491 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE WEAR LIP

Pass 6 Dec 2016 29,151 miles

Offside rear tyre perished on inner and outer sidewalls.

Fail 6 Dec 2016 29,151 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished on inner and outer sidewalls.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 27,081 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 26,066 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 25,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f mirrorhead slightly loose on its mounting

Pass 14 Feb 2014 25,187 miles

n/s/f mirrorhead slightly loose on its mounting

Pass 10 Dec 2013 25,021 miles

Wear ridge on front brake discs.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 23,756 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 22,312 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 20,950 miles

Both front tyres down to 3mm. Keep a check.

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 19,922 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 18,391 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 17,370 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 16,412 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 16,412 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 15,056 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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S389 VBP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S389 VBP, 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 S389 VBP registered?

S389 VBP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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