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S256 ECN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,711 mi
Last recorded113,711 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 ECN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 113,711 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 107,633 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 100,921 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 91,809 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 85,357 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 85,357 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 78,099 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 77,839 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cut in n s f tyre sidewall

n s f wiper split

parking brake cable catching on fuel tank when applied

slight bulge on both rear tyres

slight bulge on o s f tyre sidewall

slight cracks on n s r tyre sidewall

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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S256 ECN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S256 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 S256 ECN registered?

S256 ECN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S256 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S256 ECN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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