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S76 SPV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,820 mi
Last recorded71,820 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS76 SPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 71,820 miles

slight corrosion all around

Fail 3 Jan 2019 71,820 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion all around

Pass 19 Jan 2018 70,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear tyres has pershing cracks

misting of oil under the car

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2018 70,399 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear tyres has pershing cracks

misting of oil under the car

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 65,844 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe has slight blow (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe has slight blow (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak poss oil pressure switch ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box has slight blow (7.1.2)

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Rear both rear tyres have perishing

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion nsf jacking point/ floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 61,872 miles

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

exhaust corroded

steering harder to rotate right then left

tyres cracking

Fail 26 Feb 2016 61,872 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust corroded

steering harder to rotate right then left

tyres cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2015 57,299 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,475 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 46,894 miles

offside rear coil spring broken at extreme end function not impaired

Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,078 miles

brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,333 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 5 Feb 2010 44,766 miles

brake pipes covered with grease

Fail 5 Feb 2010 44,766 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes covered with grease

restricted view to front inner brake pads

Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,889 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steel brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2008 40,604 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,808 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,285 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,285 miles

Offside 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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S76 SPV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S76 SPV, 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 S76 SPV registered?

S76 SPV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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