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S83 SPV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,514 mi
Last recorded55,514 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 SPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2017 55,514 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion nearside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front (4.1.E.1)

advisory eml warning light on

Pass 4 Apr 2016 55,032 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front on 2mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,313 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,567 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 43,714 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 41,944 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,433 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 35,703 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 30,176 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Spare tyre defective

vehicle pulls to left on road test and steering feels untrue. Advise wheel alignment is checked.

Fail 17 Jan 2008 30,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

vehicle veers to left on road test.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 24,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 21,718 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 21,718 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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 SPV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SPV, 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 SPV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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