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S542 KRP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,420 mi
Last recorded33,420 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 KRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2013 33,420 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 31,802 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 29,395 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2010 26,925 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre has cracks on tread

Pass 4 Feb 2009 25,723 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 24,430 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 23,052 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 21,352 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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S542 KRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S542 KRP, 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 S542 KRP registered?

S542 KRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S542 KRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S542 KRP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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