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S38 AOK

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,912 mi
Last recorded79,912 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 AOK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2018 79,912 miles

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

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)

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

Headlamp aim too high On both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened By spring cup and hub carrier (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Axle beam by spring cup (2.4.G.1)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced On both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 70,238 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 70,235 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 67,679 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 67,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 64,944 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 62,273 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 62,272 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,372 miles

n/s/f outrigger corroded and holed

Fail 27 Feb 2013 59,371 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f outrigger corroded and holed

Pass 24 Feb 2012 56,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,782 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 50,568 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 50,568 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,745 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 42,959 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 38,719 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 38,716 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 34,580 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 34,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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S38 AOK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S38 AOK, 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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S38 AOK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 February 1999.

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