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S966 MGC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,879 mi
Last recorded60,879 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 MGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 60,879 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 60,546 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 47,265 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 47,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 36,001 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 36,001 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 31,759 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 31,759 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,108 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 29,611 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 28,272 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,829 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 25,179 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 22,922 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 20,452 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 18,236 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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S966 MGC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S966 MGC, 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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S966 MGC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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