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S655 PCW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,382 mi
Last recorded60,382 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS655 PCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 60,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,383 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,071 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 38,475 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 35,610 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 33,172 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 33,172 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 27,792 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 27,571 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 27,300 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 27,004 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 26,464 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 24,350 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 24,332 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S655 PCW 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S655 PCW, 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 S655 PCW registered?

S655 PCW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S655 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S655 PCW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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