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S956 XAR

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,827 mi
Last recorded81,827 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS956 XAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 81,827 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured cover missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 81,432 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 80,329 miles

Nearside Front sun visor clip broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front sun visor clip broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 80,329 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure wing (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure wing (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front sun visor clip broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front sun visor clip broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 78,360 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 78,348 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 76,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 76,658 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 74,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 74,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 70,125 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,275 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre tread low on edges

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when wheel rotated

Fail 19 Jun 2014 67,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre tread low on edges

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when wheel rotated

Pass 28 May 2013 63,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,294 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,501 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 58,501 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 54,258 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front cv gaitor clip worn advise replacement

Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,800 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2009 50,800 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2008 46,669 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 46,669 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 42,331 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 38,405 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside tyre is bald on inner edge

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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S956 XAR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S956 XAR, 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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S956 XAR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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