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S163 EWT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,821 mi
Last recorded109,821 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS163 EWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2013 109,821 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)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

catalytic converter mounting bracket broken

slight binding in nearside rear brake(attention recommended)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 102,442 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 102,357 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2011 93,161 miles

nearside inner c/v boot split

Pass 15 Feb 2010 85,743 miles

emissions at idle high

Fail 15 Feb 2010 85,743 miles

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

emissions at idle high

Fail 6 Feb 2009 80,102 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 80,102 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 76,452 miles

centre exhaust box in very poor condition

nearside rear tyre very poor condition & slightly out of shape

Fail 14 Mar 2007 71,938 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2007 71,938 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2006 67,084 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2006 67,084 miles

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

oil leak

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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S163 EWT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 S163 EWT, 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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S163 EWT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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