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S774 RRW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,016 mi
Last recorded91,016 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS774 RRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,016 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

general underbody corrosion set in

osf tyre perished

small hole in nsf of sill area not in prescribed area

Fail 24 Jul 2012 91,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

general underbody corrosion set in

osf tyre perished

small hole in nsf of sill area not in prescribed area

Pass 2 Aug 2011 79,418 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 79,418 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 64,617 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 64,616 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 56,940 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 56,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 53,687 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 50,683 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 47,221 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 47,221 miles

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

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

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

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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S774 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S774 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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S774 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 February 1999.

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