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S473 FAP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,940 mi
Last recorded95,940 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS473 FAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 95,940 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 93,916 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 93,915 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 91,641 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 73,891 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight damage to front number plate

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2008 60,545 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2007 56,076 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 56,070 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR LOSE

Pass 12 Sep 2006 49,208 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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S473 FAP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S473 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 S473 FAP registered?

S473 FAP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S473 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S473 FAP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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