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S197 PCK

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,239 mi
Last recorded77,239 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 PCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 77,239 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 72,663 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2007 72,634 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2006 67,196 miles

emissions, C.O.drifting in and out of limits at idle.

heavy oil leak,oil pressure switch.

steering joint dust cover split/missing

windscreen, slight wiper rub.

Fail 28 Mar 2006 67,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

emissions, C.O. drifting in and out of limits on idle.

has slight wiper rub on windscreen.

heavy engine oil leak.

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 May 2005 59,477 miles

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

wiper blades torn slightly on end not affecting clearing off srceen

Fail 23 May 2005 59,477 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

wiper blades torn slightly on end not affecting clearing off srceen

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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S197 PCK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc 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 PCK, 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 PCK registered?

S197 PCK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S197 PCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S197 PCK 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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