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S420 NEP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,776 mi
Last recorded100,776 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 NEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 100,776 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 100,760 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 101,757 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 94,618 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 89,292 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both steering rack gaiters oily residue

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

near side rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 31 Aug 2010 89,292 miles

both steering rack gaiters oily residue

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

near side rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2009 82,383 miles

nearside wiper blade split at ends

Fail 18 Aug 2009 82,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside wiper blade split at ends

Pass 21 Aug 2008 75,982 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2008 73,461 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 65,877 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 60,754 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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S420 NEP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S420 NEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S420 NEP registered?

S420 NEP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S420 NEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S420 NEP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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