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S249 EGU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,708 mi
Last recorded79,708 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 EGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 79,708 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 79,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,256 miles

n/s mirror glass poor

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2009 63,841 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 63,841 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 55,161 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking around tread & side wall

slight corrosion on bulkhead under brake master cylinder/servo

slight cut in n/s/r & n/s/f tyres (not down to cords)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,161 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking around tread & side wall

slight corrosion on bulkhead under brake master cylinder/servo

slight cut in n/s/r & n/s/f tyres (not down to cords)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 46,019 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 46,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 42,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 42,889 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 36,251 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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S249 EGU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S249 EGU, 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 S249 EGU registered?

S249 EGU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S249 EGU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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