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S970 MRM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,626 mi
Last recorded37,626 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 MRM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,626 miles

General corrosion to body,suspension and exhaust components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 36,992 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,411 miles

N/s/front wing trim fouling and loose/insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2011 36,411 miles

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

N/s/front wing trim fouling and loose/insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 35,100 miles

Offside Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 34,012 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 34,012 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,549 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 32,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 31,094 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 31,094 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 29,529 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 29,524 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S970 MRM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S970 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 S970 MRM registered?

S970 MRM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 February 1999.

Is S970 MRM safe to buy?

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