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S289 HBF

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,639 mi
Last recorded55,639 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 HBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 55,639 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 49,781 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 49,781 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,675 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 46,671 miles

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

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

Front Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2007 43,052 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 40,274 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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S289 HBF is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S289 HBF, 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 S289 HBF registered?

S289 HBF is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S289 HBF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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