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S803 RRW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,827 mi
Last recorded80,827 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS803 RRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,827 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 80,819 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 80,800 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

EGR valve not connected and insecure

Nearside Rear Inner sills corroding

Offside Rear Inner sills corroding

exhaust rubber not secured at rear silencer box

Fail 6 Mar 2013 76,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2013 76,720 miles

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,028 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 72,473 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 71,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front washers slightly poor

tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2009 71,092 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 65,908 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 58,356 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 51,856 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 51,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S803 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S803 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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What year was S803 RRW registered?

S803 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S803 RRW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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