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S458 NEP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

59,955 mi
Last recorded59,955 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS458 NEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,955 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 59,955 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

due to the vehicle being modified certain aspects of the vsi did not apply

Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,746 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 58,746 miles

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

brake pedal travel appears excessive and feels spongy in operation

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

rear brakes fluctuated when tested

slight blow from the centre exhaust box

slight play in both front wheel bearings

when applied the rear brakes attempt to kick your foot off the brake pedal

Fail 21 Sep 2010 58,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Auxillary belts worn

Engine management warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in offside steering rack joint

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 59,730 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EMISSIONS TEST NOT CARRIED OUT AS THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED DURING THE TEST

brake pedal travel appeared excessive when the rear brakes were applied during the brake test

footbrake performance only recorded 51% only just meeting the performance standard for this type of vehicle

rear brake performance fluctuated badly and kicked back against your foot when applied during the roller brake test

unable to check the n/s/r wheel bearing as the brake was seized

Pass 22 Jul 2008 55,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Jun 2008 53,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2005 37,683 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front flexi brake hoses close to fouling driveshafts on lock to lock check

slight split front wiper blade

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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S458 NEP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 S458 NEP, 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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S458 NEP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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