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S870 XAR

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,310 mi
Last recorded92,310 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 XAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 92,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

nearside front floor corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 4 Feb 2017 92,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside front floor corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Feb 2016 78,639 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 86,134 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 84,013 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 81,570 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 81,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,361 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 78,361 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 75,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brakes noisey

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jan 2011 75,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brakes noisey

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jan 2010 67,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate perished

Wipers poor

Fail 21 Jan 2010 67,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate perished

Wipers poor

Pass 21 Jan 2009 58,786 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 58,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,503 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 51,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 44,974 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 44,974 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 40,857 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 40,857 miles

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

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

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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S870 XAR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S870 XAR, 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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What year was S870 XAR registered?

S870 XAR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S870 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S870 XAR shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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