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S91 RUT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,842 mi
Last recorded108,842 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS91 RUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 108,842 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2011 108,832 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2010 94,342 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 85,118 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 85,118 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 83,608 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2009 83,606 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2008 77,896 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 71,968 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 66,621 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 66,621 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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S91 RUT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,488cc 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 S91 RUT, 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 S91 RUT registered?

S91 RUT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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