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S472 RRW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,540 mi
Last recorded62,540 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS472 RRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 62,540 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 62,444 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 62,444 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 62,090 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 61,731 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,328 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 55,328 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 51,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 51,359 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 47,433 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 47,101 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 44,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 44,548 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 45,775 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 44,507 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,507 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 43,523 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 41,792 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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S472 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S472 RRW, 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 S472 RRW registered?

S472 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S472 RRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S472 RRW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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