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S835 ACS

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,393 mi
Last recorded72,393 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS835 ACS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 72,393 miles

windscreen has slight wiper scuff on offside but not affecting drivers view

Fail 1 Nov 2014 72,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2012 70,231 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 66,125 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 62,470 miles
Fail 3 May 2010 62,470 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,668 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 53,268 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 53,268 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,341 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 50,336 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 46,302 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 46,302 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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S835 ACS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S835 ACS, 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 S835 ACS registered?

S835 ACS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 February 1999.

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