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S766 WUJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,677 mi
Last recorded114,677 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS766 WUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 114,677 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 113,151 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 108,760 miles

front bumber lower trim broken.

o/s door mirror cover broken.

o/s/f arch moulding missing.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 108,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front bumber lower trim broken.

o/s door mirror cover broken.

o/s/f arch moulding missing.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 104,402 miles

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

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 102,279 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 102,279 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 98,811 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 98,808 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 92,639 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 92,639 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel tank corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing greese cap missing

parking brake travel high

Pass 19 May 2006 78,622 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 78,622 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S766 WUJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,488cc diesel 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 S766 WUJ, 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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S766 WUJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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