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S574 HFM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,233 mi
Last recorded131,233 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS574 HFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2014 131,233 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

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

EML illuminated on dash

n/s/r upper coil mount advanced corrosion

o/s/r inner sill advanced corrosion

o/s/r upper coil spring mount advanced corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2013 110,984 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

underside body and components slightly corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2013 110,935 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

underside body and components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 85,385 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 57,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet slightly corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sill area slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2011 57,772 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet slightly corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sill area slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2010 53,812 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn

front brakes just in balance

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jan 2009 50,128 miles

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

front brake pads about 3/4 worn

Pass 23 Jan 2008 46,862 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 29 Jan 2007 43,988 miles

rear tyres close to min req tread depth

Pass 30 Jan 2006 41,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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S574 HFM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S574 HFM, 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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S574 HFM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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