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S271 VVG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,263 mi
Last recorded76,263 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 76,263 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,431 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 69,431 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 62,242 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 56,373 miles

both front flexy metal ends rusty

exhaust rusty

handbrake cables rusty

rear number plate showing signs of water ingress

Pass 6 Aug 2007 52,485 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 52,485 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 48,050 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 42,186 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 42,186 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 VVG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

S271 VVG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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