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S973 EGT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,899 mi
Last recorded85,899 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 EGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,899 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front wing damaged

oil leak

spare tyre flat

Fail 26 Jan 2016 85,899 miles

Centre Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front wing damaged

oil leak

spare tyre flat

Pass 2 Dec 2014 81,441 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 81,441 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,152 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2012 74,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear number plate discoloured // o/s/r tyre worn // front discs corroded and worn

Pass 13 Dec 2012 74,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate discoloured // o/s/r tyre worn // front discs corroded and worn

Fail 6 Dec 2011 70,213 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2011 70,213 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2010 66,315 miles

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded inside outer edge

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 14 Dec 2010 66,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded inside outer edge

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2009 62,372 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 62,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 58,041 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 58,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 54,776 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 48,887 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 42,667 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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S973 EGT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S973 EGT, 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 S973 EGT registered?

S973 EGT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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