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S420 TUY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,165 mi
Last recorded83,165 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 TUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 83,165 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)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 83,165 miles

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 17 Jan 2008 76,604 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 76,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 71,124 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 71,124 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 65,168 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 TUY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S420 TUY, 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 S420 TUY registered?

S420 TUY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

Is S420 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S420 TUY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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