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S997 KGG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,555 mi
Last recorded88,555 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS997 KGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 88,555 miles

Nearside Front wiper splitting on end

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

Fail 17 May 2016 88,554 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wiper splitting on end

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

water leak from top hose area

Pass 1 Aug 2014 88,552 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2014 88,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 83,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

boot floor corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2012 83,668 miles

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 78,062 miles

o/s rear light lens cracked

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 78,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2010 72,716 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 70,888 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 66,381 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 66,380 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 65,100 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 65,100 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 58,683 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 58,683 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2005 53,913 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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S997 KGG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KGG, 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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S997 KGG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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