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S356 DAX

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,228 mi
Last recorded85,228 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS356 DAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2017 85,228 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

under body corroded in areas

Pass 15 Nov 2016 84,156 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inside edge

both windscreen wiper blades split

under body slightly corroded in areas

Pass 10 Nov 2015 83,335 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outside edge

under body slightly corroded in areas

Pass 18 Nov 2014 82,418 miles

under body slightly corrded in areas

Pass 20 Nov 2013 80,944 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 77,080 miles

Engine rattle.

Exhaust back box outer layer coming off.

Fail 14 Nov 2012 77,080 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine rattle.

Exhaust back box outer layer coming off.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 72,645 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 72,644 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Unable to inspect front brake pads

Pass 22 Nov 2010 68,249 miles

Advise nearside check strap missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 62,731 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,947 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 52,574 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 47,265 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 47,264 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 43,860 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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S356 DAX 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 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 S356 DAX, 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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S356 DAX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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