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S765 RRW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,640 mi
Last recorded102,640 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS765 RRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 102,640 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 102,638 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Battery insecure

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

suspect front top suspension bearing seizing up as occasionally pre-loads the spring

Pass 25 Nov 2010 98,844 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 98,844 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 96,936 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2009 96,936 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2008 94,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2008 94,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2007 89,585 miles

nearside tyres perished

Fail 30 May 2006 86,624 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 May 2006 86,624 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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S765 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S765 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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S765 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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