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S242 EUF

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,107 mi
Last recorded122,107 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 EUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 122,107 miles

corrosion front crossmember

corrosion n/s o/s chassis rear

Fail 19 Dec 2012 122,061 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion front crossmember

corrosion n/s o/s chassis rear

Pass 19 Dec 2011 118,227 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 114,478 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 111,320 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 107,977 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 104,667 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 99,793 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 93,648 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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S242 EUF is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S242 EUF, 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 S242 EUF registered?

S242 EUF is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S242 EUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S242 EUF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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