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S829 OUT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,780 mi
Last recorded74,780 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS829 OUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2024 74,780 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre 3mm tread

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

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm tread

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 74,418 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 74,418 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 73,599 miles

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 72,862 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 72,862 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 71,629 miles

slight corrosion o/s/r inner sill

slight wheel bind n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 15 Nov 2019 70,431 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Stalk has been modified but still operational (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 70,431 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Stalk has been modified but still operational (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 68,940 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 66,350 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 66,350 miles

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

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

Corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 63,543 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 60,482 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2014 57,974 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,927 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 53,606 miles

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

Front tyres 2.5-3mm tread

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 52,060 miles

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

N/S/R tyre cracking

O/S/F wheel bearing noisy

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 52,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/R tyre cracking

O/S/F wheel bearing noisy

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,166 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 10 Nov 2010 49,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

front pads low 2mm of wear left

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2009 46,692 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 45,785 miles

Slight binding offside front wheel

Pass 18 Dec 2007 44,021 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 44,021 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 37,862 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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S829 OUT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S829 OUT, 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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S829 OUT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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