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S165 PEC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,921 mi
Last recorded151,921 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS165 PEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 151,921 miles

nearside rear chassis near exhaust mounting exhessively corroded and holed

Pass 11 Aug 2014 139,064 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 125,616 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 110,599 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 95,178 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 95,178 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 82,572 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 70,502 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 59,225 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 59,200 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 50,560 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2007 50,560 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 42,362 miles

front brakes out of balance by 24% upon release

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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S165 PEC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S165 PEC, 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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What year was S165 PEC registered?

S165 PEC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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