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S399 FUM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,528 mi
Last recorded122,528 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS399 FUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 122,528 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion throughout body and components

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2012 122,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion throughout body and components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2011 117,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion throughout body and components

Fail 4 Nov 2011 117,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion throughout body and components

Pass 1 Nov 2010 113,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside front floor / chassis corroded

offside rear chassis near fuel filler corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 108,722 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 108,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 98,332 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 98,332 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 87,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 85,494 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 78,156 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 67,555 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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S399 FUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S399 FUM, 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 S399 FUM registered?

S399 FUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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