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S697 EMV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,787 mi
Last recorded122,787 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS697 EMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 122,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wiper arms worn

Fail 3 Apr 2012 122,719 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wiper arms worn

Pass 12 Apr 2011 115,762 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 115,762 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 113,752 miles

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

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

handbrake just enough parking brake reserve travel

Pass 11 Jan 2010 113,752 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake just enough parking brake reserve travel

Pass 5 Jan 2009 108,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 108,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 97,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 97,094 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 94,084 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 94,072 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 92,668 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 92,668 miles

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

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

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

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 EMV 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 50%.

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 S697 EMV, 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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S697 EMV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 January 1999.

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