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S690 UYD

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,990 mi
Last recorded71,990 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS690 UYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 71,990 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 68,623 miles

all flexi brake pipe ferrules starting to corrode

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s wiper arm pivot has play

o/s/f top mount has slight play

oil leak

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 15 Dec 2015 65,046 miles

offside front tyre wearing low

oil leak

slight play in offside front strut

tempery fuel cap fitted

under vehicle rusty in places

Fail 7 Dec 2015 65,046 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing low

oil leak

slight play in offside front strut

tempery fuel cap fitted

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 9 Dec 2014 60,402 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under vehicle rusty in places

Fail 8 Dec 2014 60,402 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 9 Dec 2013 55,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 4 Dec 2012 50,002 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear exhaust deteriorating

under vehicle rusty in places

Fail 4 Dec 2012 50,002 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear exhaust deteriorating

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 21 Dec 2011 44,644 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

small cracks in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2010 38,572 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 38,572 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,572 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 17,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2006 14,624 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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S690 UYD 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 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 S690 UYD, 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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What year was S690 UYD registered?

S690 UYD is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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