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S973 TCR

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,464 mi
Last recorded65,464 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 TCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 65,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Misfire on idle

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 61,650 miles

slight exhaust leak from centre box

Fail 11 Jan 2019 61,650 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

slight exhaust leak from centre box

Pass 12 Jan 2018 60,460 miles

n/s/f tyre heavily perished

Fail 11 Jan 2018 60,458 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre heavily perished

Pass 5 Jan 2017 59,355 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 58,302 miles

corrosion not through all skins n/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,891 miles

front brake pads quite thin

Pass 16 Jan 2014 55,709 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,500 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on edges and on limit

o/s/f tyre going bald on inner edges and close to limit

Fail 16 Jan 2013 54,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre bald on edges + on limit

o/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit

Pass 10 Jan 2012 52,668 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,512 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,195 miles

front brake pads thin

knocking from steering column + rack

Fail 19 Jan 2010 47,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads thin

knocking from steering column + rack

Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,506 miles

knocking from steering column

Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,418 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,815 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 34,814 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 30,100 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 30,100 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 TCR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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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What year was S973 TCR registered?

S973 TCR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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