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S805 PCW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

62,051 mi
Last recorded62,051 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS805 PCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 62,051 miles

front and rear chassis corroding

sill areas corroding

sill areas weld repairs

suspension components slight corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2019 62,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

front and rear chassis corroding

sill areas corroding

sill areas weld repairs

suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2018 83,377 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear chassis corroding

exhaust slight leak

front cross member corroding

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 2 Jun 2018 83,377 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear chassis corroding

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

exhaust slight leak

front cross member corroding

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 23 May 2017 82,567 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

front floor slight corrosion

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 18 May 2017 82,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

engine management light illuminated

Pass 11 May 2016 79,178 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn un evenly on inner edge

Fail 3 May 2016 79,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn un evenly on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2015 74,424 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,424 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,161 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 69,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,309 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 63,308 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,609 miles

under side of vehicle has surface corrsion

Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 54,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,838 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition, cracking (age)......................

Fail 21 Apr 2010 48,838 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres in poor condition, cracking (age)......................

Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,675 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

slight corrosion to suspension and chassis part................................

Fail 21 Apr 2009 45,675 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Spare tyre defective

slight corrosion to suspension and chassis part................................

Fail 22 Apr 2008 42,626 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,626 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 39,018 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 39,018 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 35,064 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 35,064 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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S805 PCW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 S805 PCW, 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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S805 PCW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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