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S792 RRW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,565 mi
Last recorded86,565 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS792 RRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 86,565 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside+offside (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring corroded nearside+offside (2.4.C.1b)

Front play detected at wheels

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside+offside (2.4.A.3)

rear underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2015 81,471 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 81,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 77,252 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2014 77,252 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2013 72,354 miles

bonnet pull handle missing

n/s/f wiper arm worn

Fail 12 Jan 2013 72,354 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet pull handle missing

n/s/f wiper arm worn

Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,782 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 62,330 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 62,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 57,020 miles

off side rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 4 Jan 2010 57,020 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

off side rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 20 Dec 2008 50,882 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

cat and centre box exhaust are rattling

Pass 20 Dec 2008 50,882 miles

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

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

cat and centre box exhaust are rattling

Fail 17 Nov 2007 42,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 42,935 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 36,585 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 29,196 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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S792 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S792 RRW, 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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S792 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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