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S973 EPN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,312 mi
Last recorded98,312 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 EPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 98,312 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 94,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 91,669 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 89,065 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 84,837 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 79,932 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 79,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 70,469 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 EPN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EPN, 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 EPN registered?

S973 EPN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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