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S422 YAX

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,601 mi
Last recorded113,601 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS422 YAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2011 113,601 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 113,601 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 106,944 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 102,110 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 95,283 miles

same advisories as test number:422352069043

Fail 3 Mar 2009 95,265 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

oil leek on engine

Pass 1 Mar 2008 83,089 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 78,765 miles

advisorys on test 181100767456

Fail 1 Mar 2007 78,765 miles

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

heave flaking rust around brake servo bolting point

slight brake juddar in front brakes

slight play in near side rear weel bering.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 73,390 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 73,390 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S422 YAX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S422 YAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S422 YAX registered?

S422 YAX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S422 YAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S422 YAX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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