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S78 CVA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,329 mi
Last recorded65,329 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 CVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2021 65,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper Spring Seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper Spring Seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outrigger Excessively corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outrigger Excessively Corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 63,849 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 63,849 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 56,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 54,484 miles

Offside Front outrigger corroded

Offside Front outrigger corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2017 53,898 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front out rigger corroded and holed

Oil leak ()

both front a/roll bars corroded and rusty

both n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arms corroded and rusty

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,002 miles

both front a/roll bars very corroded & rusty underside of vehicle very rusty & corroded

both n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corroded and rusty

both rear tyres cracked & perished side walls & tread

front brake pads worn

n/s/f door mirror damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2015 150,331 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

both n/s/r & o/s/r tyres side walls perished and cracking

front a/roll bar corroded and rusty

o/s/f lower suspension arm corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 49,128 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

anti roll bars very rusty and corroded

both front chassis sections corroded and rusty

both rear tyres side wall cracking and perished

Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,988 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres side walls perished and cracked

underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 47,267 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front suspenion arms and anti roll bars very rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,325 miles

all tyres side walls prishing and cracking

anti roll bar very corroded and rusty

both front flexi brake pipes furrels corroded and rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2011 46,325 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres side walls prishing and cracking

anti roll bar very corroded and rusty

both front flexi brake pipes furrels corroded and rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,741 miles

both rear hand brake cables very rusty

front anti rollbar and chassis very rusty and corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2010 45,741 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear hand brake cables very rusty

front anti rollbar and chassis very rusty and corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2009 45,036 miles

underside of vehicle very rusty,

Pass 28 Feb 2008 43,981 miles

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTERM VERY RUSTY, UMDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

Pass 12 Mar 2007 42,483 miles

advise exhaust blowing at rear joint

Pass 2 Mar 2006 40,807 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 40,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S78 CVA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S78 CVA, 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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S78 CVA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 January 1999.

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