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S483 VBO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

80,877 mi
Last recorded80,877 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS483 VBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 80,877 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2012 77,652 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 77,652 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,771 miles

N/s/r tyre has slight cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/s/r tyre has slight cracking

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 75,771 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/s/r tyre has slight cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/s/r tyre has slight cracking

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 82,931 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

engine leaking oil

Fail 18 Aug 2010 82,928 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 64,909 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 64,908 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 64,761 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SURFACE CORROSION ON MECH. COMPONETS

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 64,761 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SURFACE CORROSION ON MECH. COMPONETS

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 61,823 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both front tyres are worn on edges and on the legal limit

grease contamination to o/s front hub/stub axle but not affecting brakes

slight imbalance to front brakes = 13%

Fail 28 Feb 2008 61,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both front tyres are worn on edges and on the legal limit

grease contamination to o/s front hub/stub axle but not affecting brakes

slight imbalance to front brakes = 11%

Pass 27 Feb 2007 57,622 miles

slight imbalance to front brakes

slight play in steering column

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 57,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight imbalance to front brakes

slight play in steering column

Pass 24 Feb 2006 53,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering column

Fail 24 Feb 2006 53,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering column

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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S483 VBO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 S483 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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S483 VBO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 February 1999.

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