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S579 SOR

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,827 mi
Last recorded96,827 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS579 SOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 96,827 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 92,466 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 92,465 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 88,349 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 88,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 78,182 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 78,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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S579 SOR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S579 SOR, 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 S579 SOR registered?

S579 SOR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S579 SOR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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