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S271 FTO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,558 mi
Last recorded91,558 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 FTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,558 miles

Nearside Front outrigger to floor corroding but out of prescribed area

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play in

Offside Front outrigger to floor corroding but out of prescribed area

Offside Front tyre on 2mm of tread and edges wearing

Fail 30 Mar 2016 91,558 miles

Nearside Front outrigger to floor corroding but out of prescribed area

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play in

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front outrigger to floor corroding but out of prescribed area

Offside Front tyre on 2mm of tread and edges wearing

Fail 24 Apr 2015 88,984 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front outriggers and floor corroding but out of prescribed area

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,984 miles

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

both front outriggers and floor corroding but out of prescribed area

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Apr 2014 86,139 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 86,139 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 83,672 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 83,671 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,187 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,932 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,905 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,712 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 21 Apr 2008 56,093 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 46,177 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Apr 2006 39,511 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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S271 FTO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S271 FTO, 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 S271 FTO registered?

S271 FTO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S271 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S271 FTO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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