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S542 LNV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,939 mi
Last recorded87,939 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 LNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 87,939 miles

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

both rear sills weak but cannot hole with finger thumb pressure

exhaust rear rubber mounting weak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,503 miles

offside front tyre tread low

Pass 29 Feb 2012 83,685 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 83,685 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 82,640 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 82,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 81,430 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 81,430 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 79,232 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 79,232 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 74,650 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 74,650 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 71,128 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006

Centre 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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S542 LNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S542 LNV, 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 S542 LNV registered?

S542 LNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S542 LNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S542 LNV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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