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S543 MRY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,977 mi
Last recorded135,977 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS543 MRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2014 135,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 19 Dec 2014 135,977 miles

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

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 14 Jan 2014 125,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 113,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front brake binding

Fail 31 Dec 2012 113,288 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front brake binding

Pass 6 Jan 2012 103,480 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 103,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 97,849 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 94,308 miles

front brake pads lowish ?

tread lowish on n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2009 85,736 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 79,142 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 71,439 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s mirror discoloured

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

uneven wear on inner of o/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Feb 2007 71,439 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s mirror glass dis coloured

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

uneven tread wear showing on inner of o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2006 62,914 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 62,910 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 62,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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S543 MRY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S543 MRY, 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 S543 MRY registered?

S543 MRY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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