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S559 MRK

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,148 mi
Last recorded95,148 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS559 MRK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2017 95,148 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,136 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 82,241 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,241 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 82,236 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 69,495 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 66,901 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 66,901 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,214 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 55,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight exhaust leak from centre silencer

Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,110 miles

slight exhaust leak from centre silencer

Pass 10 Jul 2010 49,672 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wipers weak

nearside headlamp damaged

rear wash inop.

Fail 10 Jul 2010 49,672 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wipers weak

nearside headlamp damaged

rear wash inop.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 43,060 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 43,060 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,559 miles

nearside head lamp damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2007 28,512 miles

***STRONG ADVISE*** offside front tyre ON LEGAL limit

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

rear wiper blade defective

reverse lights inop.

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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S559 MRK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 S559 MRK, 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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S559 MRK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 February 1999.

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