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S427 OLN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,143 mi
Last recorded62,143 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS427 OLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 62,143 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 62,143 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2018 53,545 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 53,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 47,621 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 47,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 43,264 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 43,264 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 41,885 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

body work poor and dented/rusty in places

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

nearside outer sill rusty and bubbling [not gone through at time of test]

offside outer sill accident damages

Fail 4 Sep 2015 41,872 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides rubbers worn and split (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

body work poor and dented/rusty in places

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

nearside outer sill rusty and bubbling [not gone through at time of test]

offside outer sill accident damages

Pass 28 Aug 2014 36,564 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body panels accident damages in places

Pass 10 Sep 2013 33,300 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

the battery is loose

the o/s/f h/lamp unit is loose

the rear exhaust box has deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2013 33,300 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

the battery is loose

the o/s/f h/lamp unit is loose

the rear exhaust box has deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2012 28,458 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust back box rusty and weak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 22,265 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 22,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 18,881 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 17,392 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 17,392 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 16,090 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 15,156 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,942 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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S427 OLN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S427 OLN, 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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S427 OLN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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