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S253 ECN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,783 mi
Last recorded73,783 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 ECN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 73,783 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 68,152 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 68,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 62,873 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 59,560 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 59,560 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 53,019 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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S253 ECN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S253 ECN, 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 S253 ECN registered?

S253 ECN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S253 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S253 ECN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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