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S495 CAG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,784 mi
Last recorded95,784 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 CAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 95,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to floor / sills / chassis

Pass 6 Jun 2013 91,158 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 91,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear tyres slightly perished

engine man light on

Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,677 miles

rear inner sills corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Apr 2012 87,624 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

rear inner sills corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 May 2011 84,077 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

eml on

slight knock from steering rack

Pass 7 May 2010 79,147 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 74,009 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 74,009 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 69,110 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 62,767 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 55,216 miles

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

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

offside and nearside tyres slightly misshapped

slight knock on steering no play at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2006 54,460 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 54,460 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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S495 CAG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S495 CAG, 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 S495 CAG registered?

S495 CAG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S495 CAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S495 CAG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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