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S648 UYB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,906 mi
Last recorded89,906 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS648 UYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 89,906 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 89,906 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 85,516 miles

OIL/COOLANT LEVEL LOW.EXHAUST LEAK.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/TOP MOUNTS.CORROSION-F+R CHASSIS MEMBERS-BRAKE HOSES FERRULES-SILLS ETC.

Fail 9 Jun 2011 85,516 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL/COOLANT LEVEL LOW.EXHAUST LEAK.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/TOP MOUNTS.CORROSION-F+R CHASSIS MEMBERS-BRAKE HOSES FERRULES-SILLS ETC.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 80,402 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 80,402 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 78,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 78,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 74,629 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

cluth cable knotchy

spare bald on edge

steering balance uneven

Pass 7 Jun 2008 74,629 miles

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

cluth cable knotchy

spare bald on edge

steering balance uneven

Pass 30 May 2007 67,995 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 62,502 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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S648 UYB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S648 UYB, 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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S648 UYB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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