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S878 YOO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,662 mi
Last recorded109,662 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 YOO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 109,662 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail and outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 108,262 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 108,260 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 106,307 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 106,305 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear brake valve lever stiff

Pass 30 Jun 2017 104,442 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

both rear inner sills and spring seats corroded

both rear tyres close to limit, just over 2mm

Pass 9 Jun 2016 102,741 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2016 102,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,523 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

hubcaps fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2015 99,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

hubcaps fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2014 96,894 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Fail 1 Jul 2014 96,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Pass 26 Jun 2013 93,833 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 93,833 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 90,765 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 90,765 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 87,389 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 82,370 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 82,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 79,030 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 76,276 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 72,464 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 63,008 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 55,055 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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S878 YOO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S878 YOO, 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 S878 YOO registered?

S878 YOO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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