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S312 DHC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,139 mi
Last recorded138,139 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS312 DHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 138,139 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/r lamp slightly damaged

slight movement in front head lamps

Fail 25 Apr 2016 138,139 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/r lamp slightly damaged

slight movement in front head lamps

Pass 10 Feb 2015 131,710 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 131,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 123,053 miles

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

wheel allignment fault

Pass 14 Feb 2013 115,987 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 110,193 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 103,856 miles

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

front registration plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2010 97,364 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 91,136 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 83,190 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 83,190 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 74,707 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 68,737 miles

advise slight play in rear wheel bearings

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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S312 DHC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel 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 S312 DHC, 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 S312 DHC registered?

S312 DHC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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