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S516 AGB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,894 mi
Last recorded109,894 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS516 AGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 109,894 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 109,894 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment excessive play. (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 107,088 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 107,088 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 104,268 miles

note corrosion to rear boot floor

Fail 29 Jun 2017 104,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

note corrosion to rear boot floor

Pass 22 Jun 2016 100,368 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 100,368 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 96,136 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 96,136 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 92,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 92,016 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 87,963 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 87,963 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 84,007 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 79,847 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 75,564 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 75,564 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,239 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 66,426 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 61,490 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 61,490 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2006 56,236 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 56,236 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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S516 AGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S516 AGB, 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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S516 AGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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