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S492 RRW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,633 mi
Last recorded99,633 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS492 RRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 99,633 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 99,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 87,900 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 87,900 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

would strongly recommend vehicle should not be driven due to front wheel in danger off detaching from hub

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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S492 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S492 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 S492 RRW registered?

S492 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S492 RRW safe to buy?

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