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S955 EPN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,064 mi
Last recorded80,064 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS955 EPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 80,064 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 80,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,007 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 78,810 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 78,810 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 75,968 miles

osf wiper arm worn

Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,581 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 70,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r tyre cracking outer wall

Fail 12 Jan 2012 70,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r tyre cracking outer wall

Pass 20 Jan 2011 66,580 miles

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)

rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Jan 2011 66,579 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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)

Rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 20 Jan 2010 60,474 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 60,474 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 53,783 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 49,194 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,194 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,247 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 50,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

ADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2006 34,947 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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S955 EPN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S955 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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S955 EPN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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