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S969 TCR

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,162 mi
Last recorded114,162 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS969 TCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 114,162 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 114,161 miles

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)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 102,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 89,427 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 89,427 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 80,935 miles

child seats fitted

chips in windsceen

front brake pads wearing

hazard switch cover missing

nearside front tyre worn on inner egde

rear wiper blade perished

slight dryness in offside front wheel bearing

slight exhaust leak at center

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight radial cracking in offside rear tyre

slight wear in nearside front top mount

Fail 28 Dec 2007 80,935 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

child seats fitted

chips in windsceen

front brake pads wearing

hazard switch cover missing

nearside front tyre worn on inner egde

rear wiper blade perished

slight dryness in offside front wheel bearing

slight exhaust leak at center

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight radial cracking in offside rear tyre

slight wear in nearside front top mount

Pass 4 Jan 2007 69,867 miles

both rear tyres perishing

front wiper blades split

general oil around gearbox

slight moisture around offside front shock

slight wear in offside front trackrod end

Pass 6 Jan 2006 59,404 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 59,404 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

number light req tap

slight moisture around rear shock's

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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S969 TCR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S969 TCR, 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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S969 TCR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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