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S748 RRW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,206 mi
Last recorded74,206 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS748 RRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 74,206 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 74,206 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 71,233 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 67,957 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 67,937 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,722 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 64,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,693 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,646 miles

Rear number plate weathered.

Rear wiper in poor condition.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 54,975 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 50,606 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 48,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,798 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 46,231 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 46,231 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 43,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S748 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S748 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 S748 RRW registered?

S748 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S748 RRW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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