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S257 ECN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,014 mi
Last recorded67,014 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS257 ECN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,014 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,602 miles

n/s door step front o/s door flor panels chassie rails inner and outer silll front cross member and rear spring top plates and suspension mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

rear exhaust silencer is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Aug 2014 62,602 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s door step front o/s door flor panels chassie rails inner and outer silll front cross member and rear spring top plates and suspension mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

rear exhaust silencer is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,995 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels front cross member inner and outer sills all wheel arches rear springs and top mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension busahes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Aug 2013 58,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels front cross member inner and outer sills all wheel arches rear springs and top mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension busahes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Aug 2012 56,868 miles

exhaust is starting to corrde and deteriorate

floor panels chassie rails front cross member inner sill rear springs and there mountigs hand brake cables are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

wiper blades are starting to wear

Fail 16 Aug 2012 56,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust is starting to corrde and deteriorate

floor panels chassie rails front cross member inner sill rear springs and there mountigs hand brake cables are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

wiper blades are starting to wear

Pass 18 Aug 2011 55,993 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

floor panels chassie rails inner and outer sills hand brake cables and rear spring hangers are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Aug 2010 54,606 miles

corrosion on front cross member,.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 54,606 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion on front cross member,.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 52,464 miles

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

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

signs of corrosion on front o/s cross member.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 52,464 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

signs of corrosion on front o/s cross member.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,566 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 49,566 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,723 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Mar 2007 45,723 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Mar 2006 41,910 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 41,906 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S257 ECN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S257 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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S257 ECN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 February 1999.

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