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S657 UYB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,263 mi
Last recorded103,263 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS657 UYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 103,263 miles

engine light on

front pads low

rear tyres low

rusty under side of car

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Mar 2019 83,819 miles

both rear under sills rusty

rear chassis legs at coil springs very rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2019 83,819 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear under sills rusty

rear chassis legs at coil springs very rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2018 72,126 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 63,971 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 54,552 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 45,266 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 41,906 miles

Exhaust backbox to mid-section joint corroded.

Front tyres perished in tread.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 41,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust backbox to mid-section joint corroded.

Front tyres perished in tread.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 41,520 miles

Both front Track control arm mounting points very rusty.

Both rear inner sill areas getting rusty.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 41,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front Track control arm mounting points very rusty.

Both rear inner sill areas getting rusty.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 40,802 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,181 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 39,618 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 38,750 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 38,750 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,861 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 37,861 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 36,776 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 35,847 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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S657 UYB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S657 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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S657 UYB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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