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S730 SWP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,372 mi
Last recorded70,372 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS730 SWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 70,372 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

emissions passed but intermitantly very high

Pass 27 Oct 2009 62,694 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 62,679 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

corrosion to inner sills

engine oil leak

rear tyres perished and cracked mishape

Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,217 miles

rear exhaust box loose at joint

slight deterioration to sidewall of n/s r tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2008 57,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box loose at joint

slight deterioration to sidewall of n/s r tyre

Fail 13 Feb 2007 53,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear tyres feathered on inside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2007 53,872 miles

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

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

Rear tyres feathered on inside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2006 46,437 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 46,437 miles

Offside Front 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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S730 SWP 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 55.6%.

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 S730 SWP, 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 S730 SWP registered?

S730 SWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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