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S879 TCR

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,952 mi
Last recorded70,952 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 TCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 70,952 miles

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

vehicle pulls to left noted on road test advise alignment check

Pass 13 May 2011 69,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering pulls to the left

Pass 14 May 2010 68,484 miles

Oil leak

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

accident damage to front bumper

offside wing mirror glass poor condition

Pass 14 May 2009 66,866 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 May 2008 65,270 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outter edge of tread and scuffed on side wall

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 15 May 2007 63,677 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 61,901 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 61,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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S879 TCR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S879 TCR, 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 S879 TCR registered?

S879 TCR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 January 1999.

Is S879 TCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S879 TCR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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