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S988 PNK

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,592 mi
Last recorded87,592 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 PNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 87,592 miles

Battery base slightly corroded

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

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front chassis cross member slightly corroded

Offside Front chassis leg slightly corroded

Slight corrosion to offside and nearside outersill and inner sills

Underside brake pipe undersealed

Fail 30 Jan 2017 87,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Battery base slightly corroded

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

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front chassis cross member slightly corroded

Offside Front chassis leg slightly corroded

Slight corrosion to offside and nearside outersill and inner sills

Underside brake pipe undersealed

Pass 2 Feb 2016 86,719 miles

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 86,711 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres castled on inner edge

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 85,544 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre age cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2015 85,544 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre age cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2014 83,258 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 83,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres age cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2013 81,152 miles

Both nearside and offside rear tyres are worn unevenly on inner edge

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 79,041 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 76,094 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 69,019 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 69,019 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 61,583 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 61,583 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 53,707 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 44,621 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 35,297 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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S988 PNK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S988 PNK, 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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S988 PNK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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