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S966 NEP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,545 mi
Last recorded101,545 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 NEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 101,545 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroded only just acceptible

emissions only just acceptible

heavy corrosion underside of car,bulkhead,suspetion

weld repair to exhaust

Fail 11 Mar 2011 101,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

all brake hose ferrules corroded only just acceptible

heavy corrosion underside of car,bulkhead,suspetion

Fail 14 Feb 2011 101,528 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Pass 22 Feb 2010 95,857 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 95,857 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 89,903 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 89,903 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 81,648 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 74,396 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 74,396 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 67,052 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 67,036 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

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 NEP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S966 NEP, 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 NEP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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