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S179 AWH

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,582 mi
Last recorded77,582 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 AWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 77,582 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 27 May 2011 77,579 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 74,467 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 74,463 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 70,343 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 65,871 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 65,863 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 62,271 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 58,643 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 58,643 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S179 AWH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S179 AWH, 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 S179 AWH registered?

S179 AWH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S179 AWH safe to buy?

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