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S697 VPW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,386 mi
Last recorded83,386 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS697 VPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2020 83,386 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill, wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central, outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill, wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All undercar components have significant surface corrosion.

Battery tray significantly corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2016 81,935 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 81,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 67,390 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn close to limit

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

ns front wipoer split on end

washer pump weak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 56,273 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 48,270 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear coil spring broken

Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,049 miles

rear exhaust rubber split

tyres heavily cracked and perished

Pass 10 Feb 2010 47,137 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 46,880 miles

IMBALANCE IN REAR BRAKES

Pass 28 Jan 2008 43,707 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 39,741 miles

HANDBRAKE CABLE CORRODING

Fail 2 Feb 2007 39,741 miles

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

HANDBRAKE CABLE CORRODING

Pass 2 Feb 2006 34,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VPW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VPW, 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 VPW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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