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S672 TCJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,419 mi
Last recorded103,419 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS672 TCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2014 103,419 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

o/s mirror taped

rear chassis legs corroded

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2013 91,594 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 91,594 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 87,560 miles

centre exhaust joint blowing

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

front tyres low tread depth

nearside rear tyre mis shaped

vehicle has underside corrosion

wipers not clearing screen very well

Pass 5 Dec 2011 82,998 miles

Minor body/underside corrosion.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 82,991 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Minor body/underside corrosion.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 79,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 73,112 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 73,112 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 66,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 66,068 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 56,898 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 48,889 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 44,009 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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S672 TCJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S672 TCJ, 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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S672 TCJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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