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S542 RRW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,209 mi
Last recorded85,209 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 RRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 85,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front floors corroded

fuel filler pipe perished

Fail 15 Sep 2020 85,207 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front to rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front floors corroded

fuel filler pipe perished

Pass 4 Sep 2019 83,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,348 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 82,348 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 80,667 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 80,603 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 145 80 13 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,418 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 75,961 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 75,961 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,282 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 68,339 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,667 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 60,482 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,624 miles

n/s rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,709 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has light cracks

Fail 6 Aug 2008 47,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,453 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,023 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 43,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 37,281 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 37,281 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 35,530 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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S542 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 S542 RRW, 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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S542 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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