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S817 PCW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,079 mi
Last recorded76,079 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS817 PCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 76,079 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2008 71,333 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 71,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2007 66,610 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 58,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside door mirror glass cracked, other mirrors all intact

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2006 58,369 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

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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S817 PCW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S817 PCW, 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 S817 PCW registered?

S817 PCW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S817 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S817 PCW shows 6 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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