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S556 ORN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,699 mi
Last recorded96,699 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS556 ORN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 96,699 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 96,691 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 94,722 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 92,572 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 90,972 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 90,916 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 89,742 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 89,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 88,936 miles

spare tyre not checked boot full

Fail 2 Nov 2010 87,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 87,191 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 85,032 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 85,032 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 82,865 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 79,866 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 76,888 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 73,957 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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S556 ORN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S556 ORN, 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

How do I check the history of S556 ORN?

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What year was S556 ORN registered?

S556 ORN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S556 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S556 ORN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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