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S790 TNP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,140 mi
Last recorded121,140 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS790 TNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 121,140 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 113,920 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 105,725 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 105,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 97,369 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 97,369 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 86,832 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 86,832 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 77,576 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 77,576 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 73,673 miles

see advisory sheet 916594212078

Fail 14 Jan 2012 73,673 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear inner sills corroded

front anti roll bar corroded

front coil springs corroded

movement in both rear wheel bearings

n/s/f lower ball joint boot contaminated with grease

o/s beam image poor, headlight lens cracked

o/s windscreen wiper smearing

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate poor

Pass 8 Feb 2011 69,646 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 69,646 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 54,242 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,923 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 40,787 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 37,842 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 35,550 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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S790 TNP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S790 TNP, 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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S790 TNP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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