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S896 EPN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

75,536 mi
Last recorded75,536 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS896 EPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 75,536 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 75,536 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 75,060 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 74,649 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All four tyre valves are being rubbed through by the aftermarket wheel trims. Would strongly recommend replacing the valves and fitting wheel trims with a suitable "cut out" (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 May 2023 74,107 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged aftermarket wheel trim wearing through the valve stem (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged aftermarket wheel trim wearing through the valve stem (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged aftermarket wheel trim wearing through the valve stem (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged aftermarket wheel trim wearing through the valve stem (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 May 2023 74,107 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged aftermarket wheel trim wearing through the valve stem (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged aftermarket wheel trim wearing through the valve stem (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged aftermarket wheel trim wearing through the valve stem (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged aftermarket wheel trim wearing through the valve stem (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 73,484 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 72,738 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 71,679 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 70,442 miles

corrosion to outer sill

Pass 31 May 2018 68,902 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 10 Jun 2017 67,666 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play close to limit (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 66,467 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 65,255 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 63,990 miles

o/s/r inner wheel arch heavy corrosion round drain plug area

Pass 15 Jun 2013 62,730 miles

o/s headlight loose

Pass 9 Jun 2012 61,480 miles

n/s/r tyre heavily perished outer side wall

o/s headlight light slightly loose

Pass 11 Jun 2011 60,458 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has a deap cut

Pass 12 Jun 2010 59,361 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,914 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,047 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 56,165 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 55,234 miles

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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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S896 EPN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 S896 EPN, 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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S896 EPN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 February 1999.

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