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S949 OBY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,922 mi
Last recorded94,922 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 OBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,922 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 92,548 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2012 92,548 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 88,201 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 88,201 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 81,985 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 81,985 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

body damage

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 26 Jan 2009 75,338 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 75,338 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet pull hanging down inside

offside rear tyre on 3mm nearside rear 2mm

~~~~~~engine oil req~~~~~~~

Pass 25 Jan 2008 73,130 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 73,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

back exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2007 66,326 miles

bonnet handle hanging loose in vehicle

nearside door mirror loose but not too excess

offside rear binding

Pass 24 Jan 2006 58,238 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 58,224 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front wiper arms need adjusting

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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S949 OBY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S949 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.

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What year was S949 OBY registered?

S949 OBY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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