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S250 VCR

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,606 mi
Last recorded84,606 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS250 VCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 84,606 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 83,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 81,605 miles

Engine idle speed is sometimes irratic

Engine management light is on

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 80,245 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jan 2012 78,695 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 77,363 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 75,688 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 75,678 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Front Exhaust System Rusted

Rattle From Centre Exhaust Baffles

Pass 12 Jan 2009 74,041 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 72,213 miles

rear upper coil spring mounts corroded

slight play from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jan 2007 70,201 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 68,010 miles

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

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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S250 VCR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S250 VCR, 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 S250 VCR registered?

S250 VCR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S250 VCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S250 VCR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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