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S988 KKO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,470 mi
Last recorded100,470 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 KKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 100,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 85,433 miles

corrosion both inner sills front cross member rear chasssie rails

Pass 13 Feb 2010 72,047 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriated

n/s/f tyre deteriated

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 6 Feb 2010 71,929 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriated

n/s/f tyre deteriated

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2009 58,254 miles

rear axle possibly damaged effecting wheel alignment

rear number plate security

Fail 31 Jan 2009 58,104 miles

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

rear axle possibly damaged effecting wheel alignment

rear number plate security

Pass 11 Feb 2008 47,913 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 44,921 miles

Hand brake inner cables in poor condition

Fail 4 Oct 2006 43,166 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 43,166 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 37,917 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 37,917 miles

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

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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S988 KKO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S988 KKO, 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 S988 KKO registered?

S988 KKO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S988 KKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S988 KKO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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