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S511 AAJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,920 mi
Last recorded55,920 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS511 AAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,920 miles

corrosion on o/s/f/ outriger BORDERLINE

corrosion on rear undersills

rear number plate

Fail 19 Jul 2012 55,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion on o/s/f/ outriger BORDERLINE

corrosion on rear undersills

rear number plate

Pass 25 Jul 2011 53,986 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 53,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres perished.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 50,969 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 50,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres perished.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 48,625 miles

Both front wiper blades split.

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 48,621 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Both front wiper blades split.

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 45,845 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

corrosion on front brake hose ferrals

rear number plate

Pass 10 Jul 2008 45,845 miles

corrosion on front brake hose ferrals

rear number plate

Pass 10 Jul 2007 42,829 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 38,652 miles

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

blow on exhaust center joint

Pass 14 Jul 2005 35,187 miles

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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S511 AAJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S511 AAJ, 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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S511 AAJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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