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S169 EWT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,879 mi
Last recorded69,879 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 EWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 69,879 miles

both front tyres on legal limit and worn away on edges

n/s rear tyre cut in tread

o/s rear floor holed and corroded

Fail 22 May 2013 69,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres on legal limit and worn away on edges

n/s rear tyre cut in tread

o/s rear floor holed and corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,242 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 62,238 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 58,039 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,119 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 50,544 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 11 Jun 2007 46,673 miles

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

play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 May 2006 43,107 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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S169 EWT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S169 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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What year was S169 EWT registered?

S169 EWT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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