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S494 FBB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,178 mi
Last recorded105,178 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 FBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 105,178 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 105,172 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 101,737 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Sep 2008 101,736 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Oct 2007

Fuel filter in poor condition

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Oct 2007

Fuel filter in poor condition

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Oct 2006 95,339 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 95,339 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S494 FBB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S494 FBB, 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 S494 FBB registered?

S494 FBB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

Is S494 FBB safe to buy?

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