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S529 AGB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,381 mi
Last recorded137,381 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS529 AGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2018 137,381 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL UNDERSIDE. NOT ATTACHED ON ONE SIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired ARM PARTIALLY SIEZED (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front HEAVY CORROSION TO FLOOR AND JACKING POINT

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front REPAIR TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR AND JACKING POINT NOT ATTACHED ON ONE SIDE

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SILLS UNDERSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 123,902 miles

Slight leak from steering rack

Underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2017 123,882 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight leak from steering rack

Underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2016 118,803 miles

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

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

steering rack slight leak

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2016 118,803 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

steering rack slight leak

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2015 112,459 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 112,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 106,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine noisy

Fail 23 Apr 2014 106,174 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine noisy

Pass 25 Apr 2013 100,914 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 100,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 95,265 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 89,905 miles

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

Severe engine oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2011 89,905 miles

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

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

Severe engine oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 83,959 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 83,959 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 75,658 miles

Handbrake cables rusty in quadrants N/S & O/S

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 70,890 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 63,694 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 63,694 miles

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

hydraulic brake hose ferrules light corrosion throughout

Pass 20 Feb 2006 55,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 55,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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S529 AGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S529 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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S529 AGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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