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C15 DMC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,759 mi
Last recorded47,759 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 DMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 47,759 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 46,775 miles

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

offside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 27 Nov 2013 45,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake cables getting quite rusty

N/S/R tyre perrishing/cracking between tread

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 45,953 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake cables getting quite rusty

N/S/R tyre perrishing/cracking between tread

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,573 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 40,673 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,315 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 37,275 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,202 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 27,264 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 27,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 23,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/f tyre has small perish cracks in tread ?

Pass 24 Nov 2006 19,472 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 15,758 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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C15 DMC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C15 DMC, 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 C15 DMC registered?

C15 DMC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is C15 DMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 DMC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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