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S236 DHJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,963 mi
Last recorded85,963 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 DHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 85,963 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers seat damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2013 85,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers seat damaged

Pass 31 May 2012 85,963 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 May 2012 85,963 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 May 2011 85,834 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s o/s rear tyres perished

Pass 28 May 2010 80,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 74,138 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 67,949 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 61,987 miles

drivers mirror slightly cracked

Pass 12 May 2006 55,396 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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S236 DHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S236 DHJ, 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 S236 DHJ registered?

S236 DHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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