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S521 CBA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,126 mi
Last recorded83,126 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS521 CBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 83,126 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 May 2013 79,304 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2013 79,304 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 76,903 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 76,903 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 74,095 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 74,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 71,889 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 71,877 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 70,120 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 63,778 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 54,950 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 54,950 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 47,603 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 47,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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S521 CBA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S521 CBA, 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 S521 CBA registered?

S521 CBA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S521 CBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S521 CBA shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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