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S86 GWY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,306 mi
Last recorded71,306 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 GWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,306 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Jul 2015 71,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,814 miles

Both rear inner sill corroded

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

O/S/F and both rear tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 65,814 miles

Both rear inner sill corroded

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

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

O/S/F and both rear tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,317 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light om dash

Fail 26 Jul 2013 60,371 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light om dash

Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,171 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 55,728 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 55,727 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,253 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 50,811 miles

handbrake cable appears corroded and possibly weak

Fail 17 Jul 2009 50,646 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chid seat fitted in n/s rear seat belt

handbrake cable appears corroded and possibly weak

Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,278 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,714 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,541 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 27,627 miles

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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S86 GWY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S86 GWY, 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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S86 GWY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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