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S174 FHJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,839 mi
Last recorded122,839 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS174 FHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 122,839 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 122,839 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 113,148 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 113,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 7 May 2014 104,924 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 104,924 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 97,258 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 97,258 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 97,071 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres perished

centre stop light not working

removed items from screen pior to test

Pass 10 May 2012 92,180 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 82,169 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 74,481 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 65,200 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 65,197 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

managment light on

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 19 May 2008 56,820 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 42,911 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 36,068 miles

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

wipers slightly smeary

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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S174 FHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S174 FHJ, 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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S174 FHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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