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S768 RAC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,997 mi
Last recorded39,997 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS768 RAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2022 39,997 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail x2 bolts snapped off (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 35,752 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 32,008 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 32,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 31,470 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 31,341 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 141,081 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 31,214 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 31,097 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 30,957 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 30,568 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 30,043 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 29,638 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 29,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,300 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 28,956 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 28,185 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 28,185 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,316 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 27,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 26,503 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 25,210 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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S768 RAC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S768 RAC, 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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S768 RAC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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