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S756 EFS

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,214 mi
Last recorded85,214 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS756 EFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2017 85,214 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and floor. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

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

Front suspension and steering components corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 84,679 miles

Front suspension components corroded.

Fail 11 Jan 2016 84,678 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 84,098 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 84,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 83,366 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jan 2013 82,753 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 82,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 76,926 miles

Brake loading valve return spring missing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jan 2011 69,161 miles

Rear axle beam slight corrosion visible.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 69,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear axle beam slight corrosion visible.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,499 miles

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM CORRODED.

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS & CHASSIS CORRODED.

Fail 15 Jan 2010 61,499 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS & CHASSIS CORRODED.

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM CORRODED.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,925 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 53,925 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 46,600 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 46,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 39,423 miles

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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S756 EFS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S756 EFS, 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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S756 EFS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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