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S516 XAL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,867 mi
Last recorded121,867 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS516 XAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 121,867 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 121,867 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 117,684 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 111,594 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 105,754 miles

Near side front tyre parished on side wall

Near side rear parished on side wall

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 99,323 miles

Both rear tyre parished on side wall

Pass 8 Jul 2013 91,919 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 83,540 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 75,335 miles

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

Near side mirror assmbley missing

Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,247 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 61,567 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 61,443 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 57,215 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

Pass 2 Jan 2007 52,108 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 52,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR HEAD UNIT MISSING

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 XAL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S516 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 S516 XAL registered?

S516 XAL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 February 1999.

Is S516 XAL safe to buy?

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