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S917 MRM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,950 mi
Last recorded84,950 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 MRM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 84,950 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 84,950 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 77,739 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 77,739 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 71,704 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 71,704 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 66,911 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 66,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nail in tyre

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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S917 MRM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S917 MRM, 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 S917 MRM registered?

S917 MRM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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