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S812 RRW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,778 mi
Last recorded96,778 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS812 RRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 96,778 miles

OIL LEAK / O/S/F TYRE 2.5MM / SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDER BODY & REAR INNER SILLS / REAR SPRING MOUNTS CORRODING / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS / SLIGHT RAD LEAK /

Fail 18 Dec 2012 96,778 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

OIL LEAK / O/S/F TYRE 2.5MM / SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDER BODY & REAR INNER SILLS / REAR SPRING MOUNTS CORRODING / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS / SLIGHT RAD LEAK /

Pass 10 Dec 2011 78,521 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 78,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 65,791 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 61,811 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 61,409 miles

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

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

under car corrosion needs attention

Pass 6 Nov 2007 57,582 miles

front discs are corroding on inside face

n/s/f tyre on 2m outer edge

o/s/f tyre on 2m inside edge

Pass 9 Nov 2006 54,531 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 54,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Both front wipers split

Exhaust clamp broken

Pass 10 Nov 2005 51,643 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2005 51,643 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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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S812 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S812 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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S812 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 February 1999.

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