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S985 FTE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,971 mi
Last recorded62,971 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 FTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 62,971 miles

off side front head light pattern poor.exhaust rusty and front flexi poor.both rear and near side front wheels slightly buckeld on inner edge,slight play in both rear wheel bearings,nail in off side rear tyre.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 53,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both reasr tyres slightly cracked.child seat fitted and unable to check seat belt fully.front number plate damaged.front bnrake discs slightly worn.slight play in off side rear wheel bearing.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 53,866 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both reasr tyres slightly cracked.child seat fitted and unable to check seat belt fully.front number plate damaged.front bnrake discs slightly worn.slight play in off side rear wheel bearing.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,389 miles

all four wheels slightly buckled

auxillery belt slightly cracked

exhaust rusty

front discs look worn

rear brakes noisey when spun

slight judder to nsf an nsr brakes

slight play in osr wheel bearing

small chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2007 43,001 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 42,402 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 40,338 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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S985 FTE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S985 FTE, 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 S985 FTE registered?

S985 FTE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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