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S715 RRW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,771 mi
Last recorded90,771 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS715 RRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2016 90,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 88,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 88,195 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 85,640 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 85,640 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 82,621 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 82,621 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 79,973 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 79,973 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 77,668 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 77,667 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 75,457 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 75,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 72,609 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 70,419 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 68,097 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 85,612 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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S715 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S715 RRW, 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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S715 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 February 1999.

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