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S395 DJL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,340 mi
Last recorded132,340 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS395 DJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2015 132,340 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 120,761 miles

both front wiperblades splitting.

both rear tyre structures cracking.

chip located within n/s/f headlamp lens.

corrosion located on all vehicle suspension.

corrosion located on underbody of vehicle.

corrosion located on vehicle chassis.

play detected within o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 120,761 miles

both front wiper blades split.

both rear tyre structures cracking.

chip located on n/s/f headlamp lens.

corrosion located on all suspension components.

corrosion located on chassis.

corrosion located underbody.

play detected within o/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 120,757 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front wiper blades split.

both rear tyre structures cracking.

chip located within n/s/f headlamp lens

corrosion located on chassis

corrosion located on suspension.

corrosion located underbody.

slight play detected within o/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 120,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

advise exstensive corrosion throught out entre vechile inc front and rear suspension units all metal brakes pipes corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 114,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 114,067 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil level low

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

Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect

Pass 31 Jan 2012 107,819 miles

front brake disc's slightly worn and lipped

front brakes slightly out of balance

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 31 Jan 2012 107,819 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

front brake disc's slightly worn and lipped

front brakes slightly out of balance

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 27 Jan 2011 101,541 miles

inner sills corroded

rear chassis corroded around spring mounts

underside corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 96,198 miles

N/S headlamp glass holed.

Underside corroded, inner sills, chassis etc.

Fail 4 Feb 2009 91,592 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 91,592 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 85,586 miles

front and rear chassis corroded

inner wings corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2008 85,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear chassis corroded

front pads wearing thin

inner wings corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2007 77,678 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 77,678 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 69,695 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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S395 DJL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S395 DJL, 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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S395 DJL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 February 1999.

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