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S826 PBV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

67,487 mi
Last recorded67,487 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 PBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 67,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 67,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 66,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 66,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 65,397 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 62,696 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 62,696 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 60,627 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 59,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 59,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,420 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 57,542 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 57,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cut in sidewall but cords not exposed

Pass 26 Feb 2015 56,342 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,741 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy advise to replace it

Fail 12 Mar 2014 55,741 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy advise to replace it

Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,263 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 55,263 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,510 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,485 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s c.v gaiter weaping grease from inner clip

rear tyres slightly perished

small cut in outer sidewall n/s/f tyre

Fail 2 Mar 2011 53,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s c.v gaiter weaping grease from inner clip

rear tyres slightly perished

small cut in outer sidewall n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2010 52,350 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 52,350 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 51,007 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERRISHING BAD

N/S WIPER SOON NEEDS REPLACING

O/S/F TYRE 2MM AND N/S/F TYRE 2.5 MM BOTH CUT OUT BAD ON EDGES

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST JOINT

SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORRSION

TRACKING

Pass 8 Mar 2008 49,417 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,441 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 41,588 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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S826 PBV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 S826 PBV, 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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What year was S826 PBV registered?

S826 PBV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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