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S393 NLY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,188 mi
Last recorded81,188 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS393 NLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,159 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2014 71,159 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn badly on outside edge

Pass 18 Dec 2013 64,093 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 64,088 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 56,201 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 54,871 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 54,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,118 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 52,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 48,895 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre perishing and 3mm tread

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 22 Jan 2010 48,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre perishing and 3mm tread

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2009 45,882 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front number plate=Cracked

Off side front tyre=Started to perish (no canvas visable)

Off side rear tyre=Started to perish (no canvas visable)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 45,882 miles

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

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

Both front wipers=Split (clear view of road)

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

Front number plate=Cracked

Off side front tyre=Started to perish (no canvas visable)

Off side rear tyre=Started to perish (no canvas visable)

Oil pressure switch=Area oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 42,502 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 38,276 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 33,505 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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S393 NLY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S393 NLY, 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 S393 NLY registered?

S393 NLY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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