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S579 SRT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,878 mi
Last recorded86,878 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS579 SRT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 86,878 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges close to limit and in poor condition

n/s front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 16 May 2013 86,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges close to limit and in poor condition

n/s front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 22 May 2012 79,610 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)

engine check light on

small exhaust blow at joint

Fail 21 May 2012 79,610 miles

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

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

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

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

engine check light on

small exhaust blow at joint

Pass 19 May 2011 74,490 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 70,650 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 70,650 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,039 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 68,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 63,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2008 63,988 miles

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2007 59,263 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 59,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 54,242 miles

O/S/R tyre tread is slightly out of shape needed soon

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 SRT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SRT, 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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S579 SRT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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