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S831 OSB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,306 mi
Last recorded110,306 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS831 OSB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 110,306 miles

Exhaust system bent & fouling on bodywork

N/S/F TYRE WORN TO MOT LIMITS

N/S/R Tyre starting to mis-shape

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 110,306 miles

Exhaust system bent & fouling on bodywork

N/S/F TYRE WORN TO MOT LIMITS

N/S/R Tyre starting to mis-shape

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 110,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 107,814 miles

Accident damage to bonnet & O/S 1/4 panel

N/S/F Tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 107,814 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Accident damage to bonnet & O/S 1/4 panel

N/S/F Tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 107,799 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 91,544 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 79,923 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2006 75,160 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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S831 OSB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S831 OSB, 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 S831 OSB registered?

S831 OSB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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