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S491 ADB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,318 mi
Last recorded91,318 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 ADB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 91,318 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 91,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 89,131 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 85,822 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 85,813 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011
Fail 18 Jan 2011 77,665 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

corrsion o/s/f floor

n/s/f o/s/f dics corrsion

Pass 4 Jan 2010 67,752 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 60,414 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,340 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 40,254 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 33,775 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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S491 ADB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S491 ADB, 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 S491 ADB registered?

S491 ADB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S491 ADB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S491 ADB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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