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S647 FSG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,338 mi
Last recorded110,338 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS647 FSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 110,338 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 110,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil low

Pass 31 May 2013 93,484 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,150 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 72,414 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 72,368 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 63,501 miles

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

midel box exhaust ruber is missing

n/s/f tyre is perished

Pass 27 Mar 2009 61,342 miles

top strut bearings require lubricating

tyres on front axle different size to rear

Fail 20 Mar 2009 61,335 miles

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

top strut bearings require lubricating

tyres on front axle different size to rear

Pass 7 Apr 2008 59,071 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust insecure and fouling parkbrake cable - recommmend attention

Fail 31 Mar 2008 59,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust insecure and fouling parkbrake cable - recommmend attention

Pass 22 Mar 2007 56,602 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 54,900 miles

N/S Front and Rear tyre split on the side walls + the tread †

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

rear number plate will need changing soon !

Fail 9 Mar 2006 54,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S Front and Rear tyre split on side walls + in the tread

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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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S647 FSG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S647 FSG, 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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S647 FSG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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