MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads starting to wear low
n/s/r tyre wearing out of shape on outer edge
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?
Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S197 BPE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S197 BPE, 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 S197 BPE registered?
S197 BPE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 January 1999.
Is S197 BPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for S197 BPE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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