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S894 NLU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,946 mi
Last recorded57,946 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 NLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 57,946 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 57,946 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 52,221 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 52,221 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 47,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear upper spring seats corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2008 47,254 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 47,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 43,116 miles

all 4 tyres badly perished (165/65r14t)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre has nail in it(165/65r14t)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 38,791 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 32,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 32,715 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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S894 NLU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc 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 S894 NLU, 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 S894 NLU registered?

S894 NLU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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