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S948 ACS

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,868 mi
Last recorded55,868 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS948 ACS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 55,868 miles

engine coolant level low

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2012 55,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine coolant level low

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,436 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 49,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front discs worn

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,082 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 45,080 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,099 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,092 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,715 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,712 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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S948 ACS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S948 ACS, 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 S948 ACS registered?

S948 ACS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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