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S974 ACP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,487 mi
Last recorded88,487 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 ACP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 88,487 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 83,421 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 83,421 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 77,098 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 77,098 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 72,216 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 68,720 miles

Screen is chipped and cracked †Off side wiper arm is bent †Front mount is broken †Rear brakes noisy in operation †Rear drums oval and rears not working together

Pass 30 Mar 2006 63,085 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 62,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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S974 ACP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S974 ACP, 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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S974 ACP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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