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S617 TNP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

250,250 mi
Last recorded250,250 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS617 TNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 250,250 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 250,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 100,478 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 100,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2011 95,324 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 95,315 miles

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

recommend new front discs

Pass 27 May 2010 86,803 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 86,775 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 22 May 2009 69,286 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 69,286 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 64,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 64,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2007 53,983 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 53,983 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 45,329 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 45,329 miles

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 TNP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TNP, 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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S617 TNP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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