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S143 DWS

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,741 mi
Last recorded76,741 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 DWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2015 76,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear end (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear end (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 72,725 miles

engine management light on

underbody has slight corrosion but not within perscribed areas

Fail 30 Oct 2014 72,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine management light on

underbody has slight corrosion but not within perscribed areas

Pass 15 Jan 2014 70,279 miles

Both door mirror covers damaged

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 70,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both door mirror covers damaged

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 67,071 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 67,071 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 63,637 miles

front floors corroding

minor oil leak

rear brakes slight inbalance

rear inner sills and rear chassis corroded

slight freeplay at steering wheel

Fail 4 Jan 2012 63,637 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front floors corroding

minor oil leak

rear brakes slight inbalance

rear inner sills and rear chassis corroded

slight freeplay at steering wheel

Pass 10 Jan 2011 59,066 miles

front anti roll bar corroding

rear chassis slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2010 55,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front (torn) wiper blade slightly smearing....

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front (torn) wiper blade slightly smearing....

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre slightly perishing (165/70 13)....

Fail 18 Jan 2010 55,291 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front (torn) wiper blade slightly smearing....

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front (torn) wiper blade slightly smearing....

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre slightly perishing (165/70 13)....

Pass 6 Jan 2009 50,345 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 45,496 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 40,701 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 34,856 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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S143 DWS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S143 DWS, 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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S143 DWS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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