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S397 EBR

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,897 mi
Last recorded64,897 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS397 EBR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 64,897 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,042 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

very slight noise at rear wheels when spun ,possibly early stages of wheel bearing wear

Fail 6 Nov 2015 60,042 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

very slight noise at rear wheels when spun ,possibly early stages of wheel bearing wear

Pass 11 Nov 2014 58,049 miles

engine management light is on dash and engine idle is erratic but emissions pass

slight play ion o/s/f strut top

Fail 11 Nov 2014 58,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine management light is on dash and engine idle is erratic but emissions pass

oil pressure switch is leaking oil

slight play ion o/s/f strut top

Pass 7 Sep 2013 54,519 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2012 47,982 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 47,982 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,424 miles

ns+os front tyre's cracking

Fail 9 Sep 2011 43,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ns+os front tyre's cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2010 43,201 miles

front tyres walls cracking o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,988 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 42,988 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 42,718 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 42,718 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,197 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,481 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 41,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 40,785 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 40,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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S397 EBR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S397 EBR, 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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S397 EBR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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