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S710 ORN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,893 mi
Last recorded119,893 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS710 ORN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 119,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle presenter provided evidence to prove that the engine fitted was pre-1992.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 119,893 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Vehicle presenter provided evidence to prove that the engine fitted was pre-1992.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 112,712 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 112,712 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 107,925 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

front brake balance only just met

oil level low

Pass 20 Jul 2010 95,686 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 95,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 90,951 miles

BOOT FULL, NOT EMPTIED FOR FULL TEST, SOLID FROM UNDERNEATH

BOTH FRONT TYRES FEATHERED/STEPPED TREAD

BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS HAVE A SLIGHT GREASE LEAK

EML ON

EXHAUST BACK BOX RUBBER CRACKING

FRONT BRAKE PADS VISUALLY GETTING LOW

HAND BRAKE CABLES STICKING IN GUIDES SLIGHTLY

HOLE IN O/S/R LAMP LENSE, NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT

N/S INNER CV BOOT TORN AND LEAKING GREASE

O/S/R SEAT BACK SLIGHTLY LOOSE BUT FIXED IN UPRIGHT POSITION

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WIPER ARMS

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

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW, SEVERAL PLACES

SLIGHT PLAY, TOP OF STEERING COLUMN

STEERING FEELS LIGHTER TO THE LEFT THAN RIGHT

TOP OF O/S SILL (DOOR SHUT) SLIGHTLY ROTTEN

Pass 21 Jan 2008 88,408 miles

Clutch pedal low.

EML on.

O/S track rod end rubber split.

O/S/F door sill corroded.

O/S/F sidelight requires wiring repair.

O/S/R light lense cracked.

Oil leak from engine.

Rattling from engine(NO OIL)

Slight play in wiper arms.

Fail 19 Jan 2008 88,406 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Clutch pedal low.

EML on.

O/S track rod end rubber split.

O/S/F door sill corroded.

O/S/F sidelight requires wiring repair.

O/S/R light lense cracked.

Oil leak from engine.

Rattling from engine(NO OIL)

Slight play in wiper arms.

Pass 13 Jan 2007 83,036 miles

DEAD LOCK NOT WORKING ON DRIVERS DOOR

E.M.L ON

N/S/F TYRE ON 2MM IN MIDDLE AND OUTER EDGE

N/S/R FOG LIGHT INOP

N/S/R TYRE ON 2MM INNER EDGE

O/S TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT

O/S/F TYRE ON 2MM IN PLACES

SLIGHT PLAY, TOP OF STEERING COLUMN

Pass 20 Jan 2006 73,618 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 73,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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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S710 ORN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S710 ORN, 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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S710 ORN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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