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S912 OBY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,838 mi
Last recorded149,838 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS912 OBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 149,838 miles

offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 147,900 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 146,302 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 146,302 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 144,775 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 144,773 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 140,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 140,382 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 129,705 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 129,705 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 107,862 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 107,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 98,561 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 98,561 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 94,069 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 92,718 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 92,718 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 87,700 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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S912 OBY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S912 OBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S912 OBY registered?

S912 OBY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S912 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S912 OBY shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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