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S397 DOU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,147 mi
Last recorded86,147 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS397 DOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 86,147 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 86,141 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2006 76,179 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 76,179 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 66,640 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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S397 DOU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S397 DOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S397 DOU registered?

S397 DOU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S397 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S397 DOU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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