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S790 SWP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,838 mi
Last recorded72,838 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS790 SWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2013 72,838 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 72,838 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 66,197 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 66,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 59,695 miles

offside front tyre splitting and tread just on minimum limit

offside mirror loose

oil leak noted

Pass 20 May 2010 53,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front wiper blades torn

offside mirror in poor condition

tread in offside front tyre splitting

Fail 20 May 2010 53,926 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front wiper blades torn

offside mirror in poor condition

tread in offside front tyre splitting

Pass 20 May 2009 47,855 miles

C O 's eratic

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

tread in offside front tyre splitting

Pass 22 May 2008 43,813 miles

both door mirrors taped on

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside mirror shroud

Pass 21 May 2007 40,532 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 36,532 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 36,532 miles

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)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not 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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S790 SWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S790 SWP, 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 S790 SWP registered?

S790 SWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S790 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S790 SWP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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