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S739 RRW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,649 mi
Last recorded52,649 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS739 RRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter insecure but not to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Nearside windscreen washer not working

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter insecure but not to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Fail 28 May 2016 52,554 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter insecure but not to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Nearside windscreen washer not working

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter insecure but not to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Pass 4 Jun 2015 47,543 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 47,542 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

145/R13/74T. OF 3 OR 3 NR 5 NF 2mm.

Engine keeps cutting out.

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,632 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 45,632 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 42,843 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/Front coil spring broken but still retained in position

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 40,479 miles

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

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE RUBBER STARTING TO SPLIT

Nail in nearside front tyre

SIGNS OF GREASE AROUND NEARSIDE DRIVESHAFT GAITER

Fail 2 Aug 2011 40,465 miles

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)

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

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE RUBBER STARTING TO SPLIT

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE RUBBING LEG

SIGNS OF GREASE AROUND NEARSIDE DRIVESHAFT GAITER

Fail 26 Jul 2011 40,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,086 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,508 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,527 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 30,527 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 28,008 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,091 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 26,091 miles

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

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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S739 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 S739 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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What year was S739 RRW registered?

S739 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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