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S749 EHC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,733 mi
Last recorded57,733 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS749 EHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 57,733 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Door stay broken off

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 57,711 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Bulkhead (brake servo area) (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Door stay broken off

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 55,940 miles

Clutch pedal high

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

Fuel filler pipe perished

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Offside rear wheel arch trim insecure

Fail 20 Jan 2016 55,900 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Clutch pedal high

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

Fuel filler pipe perished

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Offside rear wheel arch trim insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,490 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,298 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 51,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 48,789 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,003 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2011 43,558 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres quite badly perished/cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2010 41,369 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

both rear tyres perishing 165/70/13 T .

rear numberplate deteriating.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 39,489 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,360 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 36,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 33,806 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 30,380 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 30,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S749 EHC 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 70.6%.

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 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 S749 EHC, 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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S749 EHC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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