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S538 RRW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,768 mi
Last recorded86,768 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 RRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 86,768 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 85,209 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 83,490 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 83,490 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2014 81,820 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,066 miles

Nearside front tyre on 3mm

Offside rear tyre deteriated on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2013 79,066 miles

Nearside front tyre on 3mm

Offside rear tyre deteriated on inner edge

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

Pass 5 May 2012 75,529 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 68,800 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 63,936 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 57,447 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 57,437 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2007 51,419 miles

corrosion & wear evident brake discs

Pass 15 Jun 2006 42,052 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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S538 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S538 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 S538 RRW registered?

S538 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S538 RRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S538 RRW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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