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S255 ECN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,332 mi
Last recorded44,332 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 ECN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 44,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2013 38,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,314 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 27,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 24,992 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,575 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,995 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 23,479 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 22,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S255 ECN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S255 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 S255 ECN registered?

S255 ECN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S255 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S255 ECN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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