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S514 XAL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Purple Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,168 mi
Last recorded89,168 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS514 XAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 89,168 miles

both front flexi unions rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2010 86,656 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 86,651 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

water leak

Pass 17 Feb 2009 75,828 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 71,004 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2007 63,752 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 56,915 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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S514 XAL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Purple with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S514 XAL, 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 S514 XAL registered?

S514 XAL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 February 1999.

Is S514 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S514 XAL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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