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S480 BDH

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,228 mi
Last recorded84,228 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS480 BDH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2011 84,228 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 84,228 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 75,934 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 69,171 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,482 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 65,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 60,449 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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S480 BDH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S480 BDH, 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 S480 BDH registered?

S480 BDH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S480 BDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S480 BDH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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