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S476 FUM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,367 mi
Last recorded142,367 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS476 FUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 142,367 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

body damage offside rear

handbrake cable poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2013 142,362 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

body damage offside rear

handbrake cable poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2012 137,519 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 127,421 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion to rear of vehicle

Fail 3 Jan 2012 127,421 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2011 118,296 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 118,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 107,214 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 94,403 miles

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

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2008 81,249 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 71,178 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 64,579 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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S476 FUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S476 FUM, 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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S476 FUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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