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S48 LDM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,799 mi
Last recorded150,799 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 LDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2011 150,799 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 148,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 148,293 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 134,251 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 134,251 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 122,960 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 122,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 111,625 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2007 111,625 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 102,053 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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S48 LDM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S48 LDM, 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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S48 LDM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 January 1999.

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