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S741 GRC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,909 mi
Last recorded114,909 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS741 GRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 114,909 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 114,904 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 105,750 miles

Corrosion on flexy ends

Corrosion on sills and floor pan.

Corrosion on suspension components

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

Play/wear in steering joints.

Severe corrosion on brake discs

Severe corrosion on nsf/osf jacking points

Travel on service brake.

Upper strut bearings stiff.

Fail 1 Apr 2011 105,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion on flexy ends

Corrosion on sills and floor pan.

Corrosion on suspension components

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

Severe corrosion on brake discs

Severe corrosion on nsf/osf jacking points

Upper strut bearings stiff.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 103,562 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on inner face of discs. Efficiency okay at test.

wiper blades splitting. Recomend change.

Fail 6 Jan 2010 103,562 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on inner face of discs. Efficiency okay at test.

Pass 24 Dec 2008 97,853 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 90,550 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 90,550 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 80,591 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 77,557 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 77,557 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.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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S741 GRC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S741 GRC, 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 S741 GRC registered?

S741 GRC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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