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S83 ABV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

38,279 mi
Last recorded38,279 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 ABV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2023 38,279 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 37,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 37,781 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight surface corrosion on os and ns sills

slight surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 23 Sep 2020 37,650 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 36,245 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 36,245 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,772 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,321 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 33,538 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 33,538 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 32,456 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 30,704 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,087 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 29,087 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,020 miles

o/s/f tyre edge worn

Fail 4 Apr 2012 27,020 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre edge worn

Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,363 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 23,403 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 21,918 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,297 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 20,739 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,082 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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S83 ABV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S83 ABV, 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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S83 ABV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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