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S685 NEP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

129,072 mi
Last recorded129,072 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 NEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 129,072 miles

heavy flaking rust on rear axle beam

Fail 23 Aug 2014 128,905 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heavy flaking rust on rear axle beam

Pass 1 Jun 2013 113,876 miles

as on test number 808553943173

Fail 23 May 2013 113,860 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

heavy flakey rust on n/s and o/s/r chassis sections around coil spring support points

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres getting low on tread

oil leek

Fail 26 May 2012 107,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

suspect leak from n/s outter cv boot ??

Pass 26 May 2012 107,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

suspect leak from n/s outter cv boot ??

Pass 11 Jun 2011 104,994 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 104,744 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2010 96,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 May 2010 96,185 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2009 88,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 5 May 2009 88,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 6 May 2008 79,154 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 79,154 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 71,071 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 65,010 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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S685 NEP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S685 NEP, 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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S685 NEP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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