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S538 FLG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,606 mi
Last recorded97,606 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 FLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 97,606 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front chassis rails heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear inner and outer sills heavily corroded both sides

Rear tyres cracking

Underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Oct 2015 97,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front chassis rails heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear inner and outer sills heavily corroded both sides

Rear tyres cracking

Underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Oct 2014 84,672 miles

advise n/s front tyre wear

advise o/s front tyre pressure low

advise rear springs top mtg corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2014 84,672 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise n/s front tyre wear

advise o/s front tyre pressure low

advise rear springs top mtg corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2013 73,802 miles

advise all tyres wall deteriation

Fail 22 Oct 2013 73,802 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advise all tyres wall deteriation

Pass 22 Oct 2012 66,607 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 65,515 miles

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

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Oct 2010 64,041 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

back box exhaust hanger slightly perished

Fail 14 Oct 2009 61,705 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s/f wing damaged

play in both strut mount tops

Pass 14 Oct 2009 61,705 miles

n/s/f wing damaged

play in both strut mount tops

Pass 2 Oct 2008 56,714 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 52,662 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 52,662 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 52,553 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 49,589 miles

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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S538 FLG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S538 FLG, 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 S538 FLG registered?

S538 FLG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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