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S474 VBO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,795 mi
Last recorded82,795 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 VBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 82,795 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2015 82,795 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 73,352 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 66,972 miles

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

Nsr tyre uneven wear.

Os upper front panel corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 62,051 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 56,532 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil sump corroded and leaking

Slight play on both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Feb 2010 54,022 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2010 54,022 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2009 52,425 miles

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

all other side lights starting to dull

clutch pedal low

corrosion o/s bulk head

Fail 26 Jan 2009 52,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

all other side lights starting to dull

clutch pedal low

corrosion o/s bulk head

slight play n/s + o/s rear bearings

Pass 6 Feb 2008 43,059 miles

surface cracks in o/s rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2007 34,100 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 27,472 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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S474 VBO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S474 VBO, 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 S474 VBO registered?

S474 VBO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S474 VBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S474 VBO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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