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S540 CAG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,039 mi
Last recorded64,039 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 CAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 64,039 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 64,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 59,572 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 59,559 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 54,811 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 54,811 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,385 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 47,715 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 44,809 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 41,159 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 41,159 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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S540 CAG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S540 CAG, 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 S540 CAG registered?

S540 CAG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S540 CAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S540 CAG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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