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S858 CAX

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,703 mi
Last recorded48,703 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 CAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 48,703 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion innerf sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 41,837 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 36,454 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 33,569 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear wiper blade is splitting

Pass 28 Nov 2013 31,045 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge- 165/70/13

Pass 4 Dec 2012 26,008 miles

all four anti roll bar brackets corroded

dampness o/s/r shock absorber

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

slight play inside steering rack o/s/f

slight play on steering colune bush and knocking noise

Pass 23 Nov 2011 23,789 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 18,809 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 14,111 miles

all four anti roll bar brackets corroded

cut on sidewall n/s/r tyre 165/70/13tr

Fail 25 Nov 2009 14,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

all four anti roll bar brackets corroded

cut on sidewall n/s/r tyre 165/70/13tr

Pass 11 Dec 2008 12,364 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 12,181 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 10,893 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 10,475 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 10,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres stepping inside edges (165/70/13tr)

dampness o/s/r shock absorber

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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S858 CAX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S858 CAX, 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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S858 CAX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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