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S697 CHJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,840 mi
Last recorded68,840 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS697 CHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 68,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside and Nearside 'B-posts' slightly rusty

Rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 9 Jun 2010 64,244 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

rear wiper blade rubber

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,754 miles

ADVISE; Both rear exhaust monting worn & split / offside rear tyre outer wall perished.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 54,749 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

ADVISE; Both rear exhaust monting worn & split / offside rear tyre outer wall perished.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,359 miles

front no; plate poor cond;

o/s outer tyre walls perished

Fail 24 Jun 2008 46,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front no; plate poor cond;

o/s outer tyre walls perished

Pass 21 Jun 2007 35,100 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 31,550 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2006 31,550 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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S697 CHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S697 CHJ, 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 S697 CHJ registered?

S697 CHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S697 CHJ safe to buy?

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