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S561 LBK

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

60,816 mi
Last recorded60,816 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS561 LBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2018 60,816 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing nearside front (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective nearside rear (5.2.5b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2017 59,632 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 59,618 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak offside rear (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working offside (1.2.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear lower (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 57,994 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 57,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 56,535 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 55,440 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 55,440 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 54,701 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 53,662 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front anti roll bar slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 52,351 miles

both rear tyres perished in sidewalls

Fail 9 Mar 2011 52,351 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear tyres perished in sidewalls

Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,986 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,138 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing heavily on the outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2008 49,032 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 49,032 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,032 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 47,328 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,623 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 44,623 miles

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

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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S561 LBK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S561 LBK, 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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S561 LBK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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