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S721 NPY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,737 mi
Last recorded79,737 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS721 NPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 79,737 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Rear inner sills have surface rust

Pass 6 Oct 2016 73,202 miles

165 / 70 / 13 tyres fitted

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead by water dran (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2015 68,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear both tyres cracking around inner and outer tyre wall

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 68,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear both tyres cracking around inner and outer tyre wall

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 62,958 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 62,845 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 54,486 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 54,486 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 46,437 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 46,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 38,859 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 38,859 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads low. front and rear number plates have honeycombe background.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 38,859 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 33,223 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 33,223 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,711 miles

front and rear number plates have honeycombe background.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 27,711 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear number plates have honeycombe background.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,780 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 18,349 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 18,349 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 17,923 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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S721 NPY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 S721 NPY, 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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S721 NPY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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