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S982 MAB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,265 mi
Last recorded108,265 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS982 MAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2011 108,265 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front beam below radiator.bullk head beside servo coroded.brake hoses coroded,brake cables coroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 104,215 miles

front beam below radiator and bulk head area coroded. nearside front wheel rim damaged,exhaust welded. suspension areas coroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 101,745 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 97,062 miles

exhaust middle section weeping and welded,offside rear tyre going out of shape,steering and suspension worn.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 89,093 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 83,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight binding on both rear wheels not classed as excessive

Pass 17 Oct 2005 77,128 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 77,128 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S982 MAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S982 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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S982 MAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 February 1999.

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