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S537 VBP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,009 mi
Last recorded104,009 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 VBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 104,009 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Feb 2013 101,859 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 98,276 miles

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

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

both sides front chassis jacking points corroded and weakened

offside rear inner sill corroded and weakened

Fail 16 Feb 2012 98,128 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn low on tread

both sides front chassis jacking points corroded and weakened

nearside rear light lense damaged

offside rear inner sill corroded and weakened

Fail 4 Feb 2012 97,934 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearsidew rear fog lamp broken

Pass 11 Feb 2011 93,615 miles

o/s lower inner sill and o/s/r spring mount corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2011 93,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o/s lower inner sill and o/s/r spring mount corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 88,489 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 84,075 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 80,561 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 74,707 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 74,707 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 67,544 miles

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

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

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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S537 VBP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S537 VBP, 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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S537 VBP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 February 1999.

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