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S906 BAX

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,134 mi
Last recorded97,134 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS906 BAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 97,134 miles

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

exhaust covered in repair paste,prior to test.

nearside front tyre slightly perrished.

Fail 22 Jun 2013 97,132 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

exhaust covered in repair paste,prior to test.

nearside front tyre slightly perrished.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,925 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 92,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 83,358 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 83,358 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2010 74,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,977 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 65,462 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 65,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 55,910 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 55,910 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 46,607 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 46,607 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 42,882 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 42,882 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front 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 front tyre has cut in tread but not to cords

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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S906 BAX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S906 BAX, 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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S906 BAX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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