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S918 MRM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,436 mi
Last recorded102,436 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS918 MRM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 102,436 miles

front and rear tyres different size

offside headlamp bit loose,both front wiper arms bit loose on pins,play in nsr wheel bearing,rear brake cables bit loose/fowling slightly

rear brake load velve bit stiff,inner sills-chassis in places-arches in places underbody slightly corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2012 102,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside headlamp bit loose,both front wiper arms bit loose on pins,play in nsr wheel bearing,rear brake cables bit loose/fowling slightly

rear brake load velve bit stiff,inner sills-chassis in places-arches in places underbody slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2011 90,557 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 90,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 77,872 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 73,792 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 73,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 67,976 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 67,976 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 63,010 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre side wall perrishing

Pass 6 Feb 2006 57,769 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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S918 MRM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel 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 S918 MRM, 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 S918 MRM registered?

S918 MRM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 February 1999.

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