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S470 BPD

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

145,833 mi
Last recorded145,833 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 BPD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 145,833 miles

engine coolent bottle leaking

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 8 Dec 2010 141,097 miles

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

radiator leaking and braking up

Fail 7 Dec 2010 141,095 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

radiator leaking and braking up

Pass 10 Dec 2009 137,538 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 137,538 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 133,597 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 133,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 127,518 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 127,518 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 123,216 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 123,215 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 119,018 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 119,017 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S470 BPD is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S470 BPD, 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 S470 BPD registered?

S470 BPD is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S470 BPD shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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