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S49 DAA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,949 mi
Last recorded28,949 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 DAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2017 28,949 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joiner (7.1.2)

coolant level low

Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,280 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust mounts perishing

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 27,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight movement on both front suspension mounts

Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight movement on both front suspension mounts

Pass 27 Feb 2014 27,076 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

offside front tyre 3mm.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,447 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 26,447 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,410 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 24,953 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,354 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,336 miles

Front screen is insecure.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,258 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 15,976 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 15,960 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 13,477 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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S49 DAA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S49 DAA, 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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S49 DAA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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