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S418 EPN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,505 mi
Last recorded111,505 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 EPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2018 111,505 miles

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 emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear deteriorated (both )

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

steering knock

Pass 26 Apr 2017 110,209 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

nearside mirror glass broken

nearside wheel rim damaged

oil leak

steering knock

steering pivots have play

Pass 13 Apr 2016 106,850 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 106,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 104,697 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 101,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 99,017 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 97,031 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 97,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 94,491 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 91,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2009 88,279 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s rear tyre poor cond.

Fail 2 Mar 2009 88,279 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)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s rear tyre poor cond.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 85,223 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R seat.Unable to inspect set belt fully

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

rear number plate in poor conditions

Fail 25 Feb 2008 85,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted to O/S/R seat.Unable to inspect set belt fully

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

rear number plate in poor conditions

Pass 27 Feb 2007 82,738 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine running rough and poor idle and slight misfire emmissions etc tested ok

front brakes slight imbalance

Pass 17 Mar 2006 80,603 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 80,603 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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S418 EPN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S418 EPN, 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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S418 EPN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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