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S237 FGX

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,643 mi
Last recorded42,643 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS237 FGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 42,643 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

coolant leak around engine, level very low

tyre sizes different front and rear

Fail 22 Feb 2021 42,643 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

coolant leak around engine, level very low

rear wiper split

tyre sizes different front and rear

Pass 24 Feb 2020 39,811 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 35,837 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 34,576 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 33,106 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 31,222 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 29,276 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 27,968 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 26,304 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 26,302 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 24,605 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 22,734 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 21,351 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 19,333 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 16,827 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 14,533 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 14,533 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 12,244 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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S237 FGX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S237 FGX, 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 S237 FGX registered?

S237 FGX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S237 FGX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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