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S848 NOY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,508 mi
Last recorded154,508 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 NOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 154,508 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 154,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 142,523 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 142,523 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 127,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside headlamp chipped

Fail 8 Mar 2013 127,489 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 118,104 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 109,395 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all rubber exhaust mounts very rough

o/s front head lamp has chip

Fail 22 Mar 2011 109,395 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

all rubber exhaust mounts very rough

o/s front head lamp has chip

Pass 15 Jun 2009 107,694 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 105,830 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 104,914 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 104,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 97,344 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 81,013 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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S848 NOY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S848 NOY, 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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S848 NOY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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