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S470 FAP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,792 mi
Last recorded99,792 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 FAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 99,792 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 99,766 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 98,230 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 98,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 96,427 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 89,280 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 82,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 75,495 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 75,494 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,628 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 63,934 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 63,932 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 95,278 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 95,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,923 miles

Damage to the nearside rear light lens

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Mar 2007 49,626 miles

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 48,406 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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S470 FAP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S470 FAP, 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 FAP registered?

S470 FAP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S470 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S470 FAP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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