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S791 UHL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,171 mi
Last recorded112,171 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS791 UHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2010 112,171 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

(2.2A.1b)The steering mechanism has slight free play measured at the steering wheel less than 013mm

(2.2B.1f)The offside front steering track rod end ball joint has slight free play present

(2.6.1)The offside rear wheel bearings are slightly rough in operation

(3.5.1h)The offside and the nearside front brake discs inner faces are pitted

(3.6B.4d)The nearside front flexi brake hose ferrule is deteriorated behind the protective cover,which ideally should be renewed

(3.6B.4d)The offside front flexi brake hose ferrule is deteriorated behind the protective cover,which ideally should be renewed

(3.7.2e)The front brakes efforts during their reducing mode are at 22%,which indicates they are ready for service/repairs

(4.1D.1b)The offside front and the nearside rear tyres walls are deteriorated due to fouling object

(6.1.1)The front cross member along it's length has corrosion forming which may soon require attention

(6.1.4)The offside rear outer wing panel has corrosion forming

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer around it's flange area is deteriorating

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer has a slight leak present

(8.1.1a)The nearside door mirror is missing

(8.2.1c)The offside blade wiper arm pivot is slightly worn

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 2 Oct 2009 103,499 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 103,497 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside front wheel arch trim missing

Fail 20 Sep 2008 93,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f inner tyre tread starting towear

Pass 20 Sep 2008 93,541 miles

n/s/f inner tyre tread starting towear

Pass 28 Sep 2007 88,017 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 82,682 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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S791 UHL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S791 UHL, 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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S791 UHL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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