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S197 DDL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,096 mi
Last recorded61,096 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 DDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 61,096 miles

wheel trims

Fail 24 Feb 2025 61,087 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rough running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

wheel trims

Fail 6 Feb 2025 61,043 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Above axle (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine MIL lamp is on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Two small leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area inner sill corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 58,700 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 57,565 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 57,565 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 55,872 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 55,872 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 55,620 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 54,351 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 52,964 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 50,799 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 49,209 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 49,208 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,640 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 46,258 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 43,552 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 40,170 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,763 miles

front nearside tyrewall scrubbed and starting to perish

Fail 16 Sep 2011 37,763 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

nearside front tyrewall scrubbed

Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,342 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 32,743 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 29,842 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

steering rack damp

Pass 6 Mar 2006 27,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S197 DDL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S197 DDL, 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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S197 DDL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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