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S293 EGU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,590 mi
Last recorded49,590 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS293 EGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 49,590 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 42,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 36,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 35,840 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 35,041 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 35,041 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 34,516 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 33,552 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 32,546 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Corrosion to sill.

Offside Rear Inner Corrosion to sill.

Pass 6 Jan 2017 31,574 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 30,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 29,339 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner sills.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 28,143 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 26,848 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 26,848 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,162 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 25,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 23,943 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 22,541 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 21,084 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 19,410 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 17,603 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 16,111 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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S293 EGU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S293 EGU, 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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S293 EGU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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