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S471 FAP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

48,985 mi
Last recorded48,985 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 FAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 48,985 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 48,760 miles

coolant leak

Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,451 miles

rear exhaust badly corroded and swollen

Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,651 miles

nearside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,330 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 47,045 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,627 miles

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer slightly damaged and minor blow

Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,986 miles

chip to screen close to limit

n/s/f tyre nail in side of tread

Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 43,344 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 39,522 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 37,734 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 35,978 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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S471 FAP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 S471 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S471 FAP?

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What year was S471 FAP registered?

S471 FAP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S471 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S471 FAP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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