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S177 FHJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,577 mi
Last recorded76,577 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS177 FHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 76,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre wearing on outer tread area

Fail 13 Feb 2013 76,575 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre wearing on outer tread area

Pass 11 Feb 2012 70,944 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST KNOCKING AGAINST BODY.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 64,911 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear wheel bearing slight play

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 9 Feb 2011 64,910 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

n/s and o/s rear wheel bearing slight play

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 12 Feb 2010 59,669 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osr tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Feb 2010 59,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osr tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,801 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 54,801 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 48,788 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 48,788 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear tyre low and sidewall perished

Pass 12 Feb 2007 44,012 miles

near side rear tyre tread low and sidewall slightly perished

Fail 12 Feb 2007 44,012 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre tread low and sidewall perished †

Pass 4 Feb 2006 40,294 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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S177 FHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S177 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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S177 FHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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