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S506 FBB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,250 mi
Last recorded72,250 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS506 FBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 72,250 miles

nearside/offside cv boots light leak around clips

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 6 Nov 2010 72,250 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside/offside cv boots light leak around clips

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2009 67,880 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 67,880 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 66,226 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 62,172 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 62,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 57,858 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 57,856 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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S506 FBB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S506 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.

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What year was S506 FBB registered?

S506 FBB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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