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S172 EWT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,094 mi
Last recorded121,094 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 EWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 121,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 121,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 102,899 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 93,826 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 87,098 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,880 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 86,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 86,462 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 85,807 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 85,082 miles

floor to sill areas grtting rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2008 83,685 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 82,479 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 82,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 88,103 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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S172 EWT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S172 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 S172 EWT registered?

S172 EWT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S172 EWT safe to buy?

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