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S476 TWJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,371 mi
Last recorded116,371 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS476 TWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 116,371 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f floor to chassis out rigers bit rusty

o/s/r floor light corrossion

rear exhaust section fouling axle beam

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 110,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 100,051 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 96,396 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs and pads worn

os headlamp loose in lower clip but not affecting alignment or operation of lamp

Pass 5 Aug 2008 89,721 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 86,742 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 86,742 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 80,565 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 80,565 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 72,017 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 TWJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TWJ, 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 TWJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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