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S954 EFS

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,583 mi
Last recorded69,583 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS954 EFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 69,583 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Jan 2016 69,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 62,478 miles

Battery tray corroded

EML indicates a fault

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 62,270 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Battery tray corroded

EML indicates a fault

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 54,175 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,452 miles

Both front cv gaitor inner boot inecure but still prevents ingress of dirt

Fail 2 Feb 2012

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012
Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,465 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 20,204 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 20,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 11,299 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 11,052 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 10,628 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 10,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake imbalance of24% on front brakes just on legal limits

surface corrosion on front brake flex ends

surface corrosion on handbrake cables

Pass 17 Jan 2006 9,878 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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S954 EFS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,195cc 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 S954 EFS, 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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S954 EFS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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