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S489 FLG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,941 mi
Last recorded62,941 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS489 FLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 62,941 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,191 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre walls cracking up

Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,782 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2013 48,372 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 15 Jun 2011 44,994 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 42,983 miles

bouth rear tyres side wall cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2009 41,109 miles

near side rear sill signe of corosion

Fail 16 Jun 2009 41,104 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear sill signe of corosion

Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,450 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 37,925 miles

O/S/REAR TYRE SIDE WALL SIGNE OFF CRACKING

Pass 16 Jun 2006 34,486 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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S489 FLG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S489 FLG, 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 S489 FLG registered?

S489 FLG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S489 FLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S489 FLG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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