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S769 FBB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,473 mi
Last recorded105,473 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS769 FBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 105,473 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 97,744 miles

both front tyres 2mm

corrosion to coil springs

exhaust front pipe/cat poor condition

front anti roll bar poor condition(corroded)

fuel tank and straps poor condition

n/s door mirror missing

o/s door mirror poor condition

underbody corrosion

wiper arms worn

Fail 2 Mar 2010 97,744 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres 2mm

corrosion to coil springs

exhaust front pipe/cat poor condition

front anti roll bar poor condition(corroded)

fuel tank and straps poor condition

handbrake travel just acceptable

n/s door mirror missing

n/s/f brake pipe just acceptable

o/s door mirror poor condition

underbody corrosion

wiper arms worn

Pass 13 Feb 2009 95,130 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 95,130 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front brake flexys

corrosion to n/s/f coil spring

door mirrors poor condition

exhaust front pipe/cat poor condition

front tyres worn inside edge

fuel tank and filter poor condition

handbrake cables sticking in guides

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2008 89,237 miles

slighr corrosion on front box section

slight cracking on both rear tyres to sidewall

slight free play to offside rear wheel bearimg

Fail 6 Feb 2008 89,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slighr corrosion on front box section

slight cracking on both rear tyres to sidewall

slight free play to offside rear wheel bearimg

Pass 5 Feb 2007 71,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 71,939 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 62,936 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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S769 FBB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S769 FBB, 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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S769 FBB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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