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S494 SAG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,965 mi
Last recorded98,965 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 SAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 98,965 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 98,931 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 94,037 miles

both sills outer and inner corroded and getting weak x2

corrossion to various areas underneath

front x-member corroded and ajacent panels,front inner wing and inner wheel arches corroded in places

nsr tyre tread cracking

osf chassis leg corroded,front outriggers corroded and weak x2

osf disc corroded x1

osr tyre tread worn on inner edge close in places

osr upper coil spring mount heavily corroded and weak

welding looks strong enough carnt check properly due to underseal

Fail 10 Mar 2012 93,997 miles

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

both sills outer and inner corroded and getting weak x2

corrossion to various areas underneath

front x-member corroded and ajacent panels,front inner wing and inner wheel arches corroded in places

nsr tyre tread cracking

osf chassis leg corroded,front outriggers corroded and weak x2

osf disc corroded x1

osr tyre tread worn on inner edge close in places

osr upper coil spring mount heavily corroded and weak

Pass 26 Mar 2011 91,312 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 91,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 86,970 miles

Hand brake cables sticking when brake released.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 78,060 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 70,103 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 63,947 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 63,947 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SAG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SAG, 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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S494 SAG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 February 1999.

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