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S486 EBB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,487 mi
Last recorded86,487 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS486 EBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 86,487 miles

front no plate in very poor condition

ns front headlamp has stone chip and hole

rear exhaust has small leak from previous weld and is corrorded

underside of vehicle at rear near rear axle mounts is becoming corroded

wiper linkage worn

Fail 12 Nov 2012 86,320 miles

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front no plate in very poor condition

ns front headlamp has stone chip and hole

os front tyre is worn on extreme inner edge close to legal limit of 1.6mm

rear exhaust has small leak from previous weld and is corrorded

underside of vehicle at rear near rear axle mounts is becoming corroded

wiper linkage worn

Pass 25 Nov 2011 80,187 miles

boot catch poor

front no plate cracked and in poor condition

front wiper linkage worn

os front coil spring very rustuy

rear box baffles loose and knocking

rear no plate in poor condition

underside of vehicle rusty in places

Fail 24 Nov 2011 80,135 miles

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

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

boot catch poor

front no plate cracked and in poor condition

front wiper linkage worn

os front coil spring very rustuy

rear box baffles loose and knocking

rear no plate in poor condition

underside of vehicle rusty in places

Pass 30 Nov 2010 74,706 miles

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

engine noise [possible water pump]

Fail 25 Nov 2010 74,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine noise [possible water pump]

Pass 28 Oct 2009 66,461 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 61,302 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 57,735 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 57,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 54,019 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

front and rear number plates small cracks

front crossmember starting to rust

inner sills and rear chassis starting to rust

offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 15 Jan 2007 54,019 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack

front and rear number plates small cracks

front cross member starting to rust

inner sills and rear chassis starting to rust

nearside rear brake noise

offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2005 51,031 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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S486 EBB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S486 EBB, 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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S486 EBB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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