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S734 BBA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,984 mi
Last recorded60,984 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS734 BBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 60,984 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 60,982 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front side lights have slight hint of blue

slight play steering column

Fail 28 Jan 2012 60,973 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine warning light illuminated

nearside & offside front position side lights have a blue tinge but provide mostly white light

nearside front jacking area excessively corroded (not a prescribed area)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 54,200 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front & offside front jacking points corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2011 54,200 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front & offside front jacking points corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 46,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 39,219 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 33,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 33,558 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 31,114 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 31,114 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 27,059 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 27,059 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on inner and outer sidewalls

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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S734 BBA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S734 BBA, 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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S734 BBA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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