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S617 ACX

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,057 mi
Last recorded68,057 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS617 ACX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 68,057 miles

o/s and n/s front anti roll bar fixings rusted

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Jan 2009 68,057 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s and n/s front anti roll bar fixings rusted

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Feb 2008 64,759 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre is badly perished

rear brake flexy pipes ferrules corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2007 61,639 miles

Corrosion in both front and rear brake pipes front tie bar brsckets MARKED YELLOW

Fail 26 Jan 2007 61,639 miles

Corrosion in both front and rear brake pipes front tie bar brsckets MARKED YELLOW

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 52,531 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 52,518 miles

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

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S617 ACX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc 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 S617 ACX, 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

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What year was S617 ACX registered?

S617 ACX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 February 1999.

Is S617 ACX safe to buy?

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