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S661 UYB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,875 mi
Last recorded99,875 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 UYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 99,875 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 99,874 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 89,983 miles

Battery insecure

front wiper blades smearing slightly

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2011 89,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Battery insecure

front wiper blades smearing slightly

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2010 73,276 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 73,276 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 68,228 miles

165/70/13 front tyres starting to wear on edges and perish

fog lamp switch slightly sticking

front brake discs lipped

movement in front headlamp units

n/s/f wing mirror missing

o/s/f wing mirror glass loose cant be adjusted from inside of car but still provides a view

oil leaks

rear exhaust silencer rubber slightly deteriorating

slight movement in front upper attachments

slight movement in steering knockle joints

steering slightly tight

wheel alighment needs attention

Fail 1 Apr 2009 68,228 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

165/70/13 front tyres starting to wear on edges and perish

fog lamp switch slightly sticking

front brake discs lipped

movement in front headlamp units

n/s/f wing mirror missing

o/s/f wing mirror glass loose cant be adjusted from inside of car but still provides a view

oil leaks

rear exhaust silencer rubber slightly deteriorating

slight movement in front upper attachments

slight movement in steering knockle joints

steering slightly tight

wheel alighment needs attention

Pass 27 Mar 2008 63,510 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f mirror cracked

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly perishing

o/s/f wiper slightly smearing

Pass 29 Mar 2007 56,595 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 51,568 miles

steering slightly stiff right hand lock

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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S661 UYB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S661 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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S661 UYB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 February 1999.

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