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S482 WUX

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,113 mi
Last recorded94,113 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS482 WUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 94,113 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver side front door has slight surface rust

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/n/s inner sill/jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 90,170 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under body seal added under vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2019 78,540 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 78,540 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 77,325 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 77,320 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 73,050 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 67,674 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 61,820 miles

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,659 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 50,284 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 44,314 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,350 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,370 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,190 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 27,859 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 24,851 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 21,168 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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S482 WUX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S482 WUX, 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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S482 WUX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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