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S497 FBB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,612 mi
Last recorded89,612 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 FBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 89,612 miles

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

front disc's rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2011 89,612 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

front disc's rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2010 89,208 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 89,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 86,002 miles

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

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

cooling system hose clip not sucuring hose

Fail 7 Apr 2009 86,002 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

cooling system hose clip not sucuring hose

Pass 17 Apr 2008 80,052 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 79,963 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 79,963 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 76,730 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 76,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 74,852 miles

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

nearside door mirror missing

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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S497 FBB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S497 FBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S497 FBB registered?

S497 FBB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

Is S497 FBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S497 FBB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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