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S640 NLU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,395 mi
Last recorded74,395 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS640 NLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 74,395 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

park brake application uneven

Fail 24 Jul 2015 74,395 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside fronts (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside blades split (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

park brake application uneven

Pass 20 Jun 2014 65,942 miles

front/near/side/wiper/arm/starting/to/wear

stone/chip/at/near/side/head/lamp/glass

Pass 21 Jun 2013 59,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 59,261 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,095 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 54,095 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 46,973 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 46,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2010 46,143 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 46,143 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2009 43,714 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 43,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2008 41,400 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 40,126 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,728 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 39,714 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 38,027 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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S640 NLU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S640 NLU, 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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S640 NLU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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