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S997 FTV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,316 mi
Last recorded76,316 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS997 FTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2008 76,316 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 76,077 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 58,601 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 47,862 miles

rear no. plate starting to distort †n\s door mirror cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2005 47,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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S997 FTV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S997 FTV, 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 S997 FTV registered?

S997 FTV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S997 FTV safe to buy?

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