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S836 LKO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,093 mi
Last recorded112,093 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 LKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 112,093 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 112,093 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 106,509 miles

bit of slack at bottom of handbrake travel

boot full

clutch heavy

engine oil level below min mark

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s mirror slightly loose

n/s/f tyre 2.5/3mm outer edge

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s mirror slightly loose

o/s/f seat belt buckle feels worn but stays clipped in securley

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit, 2mm inner edge

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r spring top mount point slightly corroded

rear washer inop

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

slight damage to n/s/f wheel

slight timing chain noise

slightly damp around cam cover

very slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 20 Jan 2010 106,509 miles

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

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

bit of slack at bottom of handbrake travel

boot full

clutch heavy

engine oil level below min mark

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s mirror slightly loose

n/s/f tyre 2.5/3mm outer edge

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s mirror slightly loose

o/s/f seat belt buckle feels worn but stays clipped in securley

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit, 2mm inner edge

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r spring top mount point slightly corroded

rear washer inop

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

slight damage to n/s/f wheel

slight timing chain noise

slightly damp around cam cover

very slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jan 2009 99,413 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 99,413 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Jan 2008 84,938 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust front pipe flexy loose not blowing

Pass 12 Jan 2008 84,938 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust front pipe flexy loose not blowing

Pass 20 Jan 2007 69,112 miles

n/s/f tyre low

Pass 21 Jan 2006 56,082 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 56,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f wiper blade noisy and judders

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

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S836 LKO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S836 LKO, 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 S836 LKO registered?

S836 LKO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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