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S173 CDS

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,657 mi
Last recorded43,657 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 CDS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,657 miles

nearside front strut top bearing tight

offside front tyre close to limit

shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

slight oil leak at engine/gearbox

Pass 23 May 2011 33,358 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 30,793 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2010 30,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 27,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 24,360 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 23,208 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 23,208 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear brake imbalance

slight play at steering rack ends

Pass 24 May 2006 21,005 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 21,005 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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S173 CDS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S173 CDS, 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 S173 CDS registered?

S173 CDS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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