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S966 MRM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,380 mi
Last recorded94,380 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 MRM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 94,380 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 94,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 89,009 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 89,009 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 82,094 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 82,089 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 76,920 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 76,914 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 70,067 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 64,689 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 64,683 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 58,999 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 53,280 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 53,280 miles

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

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

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 MRM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S966 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 S966 MRM registered?

S966 MRM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 February 1999.

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