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S835 PCW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,089 mi
Last recorded97,089 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS835 PCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 97,089 miles

nearside handbrake cable starting to fray

Fail 27 Sep 2014 97,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside handbrake cable starting to fray

Fail 18 Jan 2014 84,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside upper sill rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2014 84,203 miles

nearside upper sill rusty

Pass 28 Dec 2012 76,062 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise wax oil due to rust appearing under car

Pass 20 Dec 2011 66,453 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked/perished

Pass 29 Dec 2010 58,841 miles

n/s and o/s rear chassis legs corroded

play in o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 11 Jan 2010 55,080 miles

battery clamp loose

vehicle undersde rusty

Pass 30 Dec 2008 51,569 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 51,568 miles

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

n/s and o/s front flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,424 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 48,387 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 42,970 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 38,218 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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S835 PCW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S835 PCW, 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 PCW registered?

S835 PCW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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