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S898 NLY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,277 mi
Last recorded72,277 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 NLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 72,277 miles

no spare wheel

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 72,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

no spare wheel

Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,708 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,719 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 63,717 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 58,984 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 58,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 52,176 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 53,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,958 miles

1x centre exhaust mounting rubber missing

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,191 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 41,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side front tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not in excess of 25mm or exsposing cords)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,666 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 31,666 miles

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S898 NLY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S898 NLY, 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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S898 NLY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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