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S487 CDP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

28,001 mi
Last recorded28,001 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS487 CDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 28,001 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Dec 2024 26,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Dec 2023 25,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Dec 2022 25,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Dec 2021 24,300 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Nov 2020 23,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Dec 2019 23,312 miles

Central exhaust rattle

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter damp with grease slightly perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slightly perishing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering rack damp with fluid

Fail 28 Nov 2019 23,311 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust rattle

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter damp with grease slightly perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slightly perishing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside engine area damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack damp with fluid

Pass 23 Nov 2018 22,778 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 22,247 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 21,694 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 21,073 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 20,500 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 19,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Dec 2012 19,182 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 18,442 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 17,698 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 17,134 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,341 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 15,383 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 14,654 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 13,783 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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S487 CDP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S487 CDP, 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 S487 CDP registered?

S487 CDP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S487 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S487 CDP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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