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S681 FTE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,178 mi
Last recorded91,178 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS681 FTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 91,178 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,294 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 77,802 miles

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)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 77,672 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,774 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls and between tread

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Fail 7 Mar 2014 66,583 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls and between tread

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,596 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,555 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,222 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 57,663 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,463 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 54,530 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 50,916 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 47,751 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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S681 FTE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S681 FTE, 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 S681 FTE registered?

S681 FTE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S681 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S681 FTE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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