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S17 THE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,047 mi
Last recorded69,047 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 THE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 69,047 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 77,484 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 74,084 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seat belts unable to check

Fail 15 Mar 2022 74,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seat belts unable to check

Pass 22 Mar 2021 72,118 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 69,332 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 67,556 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sills corroded

front brake application uneven

o/s/r tyre misshaped worn inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2016 66,182 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured b pillar (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sills corroded

front brake application uneven

o/s/r tyre misshaped worn inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2015 63,087 miles

Coolant leak

advise front noplate in poor condition

advise rear exhaust rubbers splitting

advise rear fog light switch sticking

Pass 12 Feb 2014 59,526 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 56,226 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 53,145 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,576 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 42,470 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 38,610 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 35,359 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 31,855 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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S17 THE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S17 THE, 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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S17 THE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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