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S294 EGU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,385 mi
Last recorded62,385 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS294 EGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2025 62,385 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 52,269 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 52,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 43,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 36,943 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 36,927 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 33,457 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 33,440 miles

Brake cable damaged snapped on test (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2020 30,594 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 30,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 27,364 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 22,641 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 20,290 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 20,269 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 20,223 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 19,983 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 19,713 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 19,260 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 18,953 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 18,572 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 17,979 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 17,357 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 16,713 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 16,043 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 15,244 miles

o/s outer cv clip slightly loose

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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S294 EGU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S294 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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S294 EGU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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