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S271 KFC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,505 mi
Last recorded129,505 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 KFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 129,505 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2011 118,272 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 105,548 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 105,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 103,065 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 102,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 95,326 miles

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

near side rear tyre lumpy tread inside edge

nearside headlight just makes limit. front and rear suspension lowered. down pipe to front exhuast box joint in poor condition.

Fail 5 Feb 2008 95,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front and rear springs lowered on this vehicle

nearside rear tyre lumpy tread inside edge

Fail 24 Jan 2008 94,892 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all road springs are of lowered type

metal caps top of front shockers loose

nearside rear tyre has lumpy tread on inner block

Pass 12 Jan 2007 83,274 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 72,263 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 KFC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S271 KFC, 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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S271 KFC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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