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S547 MPR

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,891 mi
Last recorded68,891 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS547 MPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 68,891 miles

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills ( both) (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rusty

Fail 25 Jan 2017 68,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills ( both) (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2016 66,771 miles

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 18 Jan 2016 66,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 24 Jan 2015 62,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise corrossion in exhaust system

Fail 24 Jan 2014 56,118 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 56,118 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 49,325 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2013 49,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,877 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 38,440 miles

both rear inner sills slightly rusty

some test items hidden by covers

welding and sealer around master cylender proscribed area looks ok for test purposes

Pass 27 Jan 2010 36,484 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 36,465 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,874 miles

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

nearside mirror slightly loose

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Jan 2009 34,854 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside mirror slightly loose

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jan 2008 33,017 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 31,983 miles

rear wiper blade badly frayed

Pass 18 Jan 2006 29,901 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 29,901 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

slight exhaust blow on front to centre joint

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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S547 MPR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S547 MPR, 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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S547 MPR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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