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S492 LNV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,397 mi
Last recorded78,397 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS492 LNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 78,397 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 78,397 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 74,574 miles

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

front n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

rear o/s flexi brake hose ferrule starting to corrode

Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,054 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 71,029 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,014 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 65,014 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,170 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 53,587 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,214 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 10 Oct 2008 43,828 miles

brake unions rusting

exhaust broken up inside

front pads getting low and discs corroding

rear number plate deteriating

servo area rusting

Fail 9 Oct 2008 43,825 miles

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

brake unions rusting

exhaust broken up inside

front pads getting low and discs corroding

rear number plate deteriating

servo area rusting

Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,594 miles

o/side outer c/v boot not fully tightend against c/v joint but is secure

Fail 5 Oct 2007 38,594 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/side outer c/v boot not fully tightend against c/v joint but is secure

Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,011 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 35,408 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 35,408 miles

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

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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S492 LNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S492 LNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S492 LNV registered?

S492 LNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S492 LNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S492 LNV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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