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S532 AGB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,591 mi
Last recorded132,591 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS532 AGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 132,591 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 132,082 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Near side rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 116,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs worn and corroded

front suspension soft

Fail 14 Jul 2010 116,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs worn and corroded

Fail 4 May 2010 116,080 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 110,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 96,417 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 96,417 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2007 87,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre tread uneven

Pass 13 Apr 2006 64,797 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 64,797 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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S532 AGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 S532 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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S532 AGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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