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S71 WAO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,112 mi
Last recorded92,112 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 WAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,112 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 92,112 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 87,438 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 87,438 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 83,347 miles

nearside rear damaged

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2015 83,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear damaged

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2014 81,517 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 81,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 78,918 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 66,578 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 66,578 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 58,212 miles

Re-check front brakes in approx' 5,000 miles, front pads worn, both brake discs corroded on inside faces.

Fail 30 Dec 2010 58,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Re-check front brakes in approx' 5,000 miles, front pads worn, both brake discs corroded on inside faces.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,761 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 44,757 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 38,166 miles

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

offside front flexible brake hose upper ferrule corroding.slight damage to rear axle beam.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,234 miles

slight damage to rear axle.

Fail 11 Dec 2006 27,623 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 27,623 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 25,863 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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S71 WAO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S71 WAO, 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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S71 WAO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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