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S874 EEH

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,581 mi
Last recorded93,581 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS874 EEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 93,581 miles

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

underside of car becoming corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2013 93,579 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

underside of car becoming corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 90,901 miles

Boot floor has been modified

Brake pipes all greased

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall slightly perrished

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare wheel missing

Fail 15 Oct 2012 90,900 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Boot floor has been modified

Brake pipes all greased

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall slightly perrished

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare wheel missing

Pass 13 Oct 2011 87,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 87,982 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 84,821 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 84,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 80,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to underside of car

Fail 2 Oct 2009 80,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to underside of car

Pass 18 Sep 2008 75,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 70,434 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 62,964 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 62,964 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 54,154 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 54,154 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor 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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S874 EEH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S874 EEH, 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 S874 EEH registered?

S874 EEH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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