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S169 OCY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,343 mi
Last recorded114,343 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 OCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 114,343 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front lower arm pivot points corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r +n/s/r chassis rails corroded

rear axle beam corroded

timing chain noisy

Pass 22 Jul 2008 110,272 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 103,619 miles

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

Oil leak

engine noisey

front cat bracket broken

judder evident both front brakes

Pass 3 Aug 2006 94,529 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 94,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 88,114 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 OCY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OCY, 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 OCY registered?

S169 OCY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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