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S450 EDV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

63,796 mi
Last recorded63,796 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS450 EDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2014 63,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot floorpan corroded

rear brakes 25% imbalance

Pass 20 Feb 2013 60,380 miles

best possible test carried out on nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

offside rear tyre is starting to deteriorate

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

this vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2013 60,380 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

best possible test carried out on nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

offside rear tyre is starting to deteriorate

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

this vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,158 miles

Area around brake servo mounting starting to corrode

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Vehicle showing general signs of corrosion on on chassis, suspension and brake components.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,528 miles

Area around brake servo starting to corrode

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Offside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Fail 24 Feb 2011 52,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Area around brake servo starting to corrode

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Offside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Fail 15 Feb 2010 48,332 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

this vehicle is showing general sign of surface corrosion on suspension, brake, chassis components

Pass 15 Feb 2010 48,332 miles

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

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

this vehicle is showing general sign of surface corrosion on suspension, brake, chassis components

Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,456 miles

Area around brake servo starting to corrode

Vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Wipers starting to split

Fail 9 Jan 2009 44,454 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Area around brake servo starting to corrode

Vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Wipers starting to split

Pass 4 Feb 2008 41,150 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 41,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 37,216 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 34,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust starting to corrode

parking brake cables starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,176 miles

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

exhaust starting to corrode

parking brake cables starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to perish

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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S450 EDV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S450 EDV, 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 S450 EDV registered?

S450 EDV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S450 EDV safe to buy?

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