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S85 NTH

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,861 mi
Last recorded95,861 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 NTH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 95,861 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

handbrake has low reserve travel

rear inner sills and chassis rails corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2012 95,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

handbrake has low reserve travel

rear inner sills and chassis rails corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 91,435 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre perished

rear chassi rails and inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 7 Mar 2011 91,416 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre perished

rear chassi rails and inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 21 Jan 2011 91,363 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pads worn low

idle speed a little high

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 9 Jan 2010 91,363 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 88,223 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 88,223 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 84,875 miles

number plates starting to deteriorate

o/s track rod end-slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2007 80,786 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 76,059 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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S85 NTH 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 63.6%.

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 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 S85 NTH, 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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S85 NTH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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