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S965 MAB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,648 mi
Last recorded104,648 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS965 MAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2017 104,648 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 101,838 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill jack point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill jack point (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 101,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill jack point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill jack point (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 99,338 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion bulk head (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 96,763 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Nov 2013 93,908 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 93,908 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 91,308 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

both rear iner sills corrowed but not thrue

Pass 11 Nov 2011 88,578 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 84,521 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 84,521 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 83,014 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 81,664 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 79,254 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 77,416 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 77,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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S965 MAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S965 MAB, 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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S965 MAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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