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S877 XAR

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,221 mi
Last recorded63,221 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS877 XAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 63,221 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 60,792 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 59,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front suspension arm mounts slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 57,812 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 57,731 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/ floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,477 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 53,089 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2017 50,596 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 50,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 48,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,112 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 45,112 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 42,148 miles

exhaust loose

Fail 22 May 2014 42,148 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust loose

Fail 31 May 2013 36,311 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 36,311 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 33,906 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 32,359 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge.

Pass 25 May 2011 32,359 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge.

Pass 26 May 2010 30,652 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 30,652 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,522 miles

nsr tyre showing signs of ageing

Fail 12 Mar 2009 28,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nsr tyre showing signs of ageing

Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,789 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,379 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 19,741 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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S877 XAR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S877 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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S877 XAR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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