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S503 DJL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,828 mi
Last recorded84,828 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS503 DJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2009 84,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside reverse lamp is inoperative

previous damage to nearside rear wing

sills,backing sills and rear chassis legs are corroded

sediment around fuel tank but no visable leaks or fuel smell at present

Pass 27 Jan 2009 84,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside reverse lamp is inoperative

previous damage to nearside rear wing

sills,backing sills and rear chassis legs are corroded

sediment around fuel tank but no visable leaks or fuel smell at present

Pass 1 Feb 2008 68,985 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 68,985 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 57,837 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 57,793 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 49,945 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 49,729 miles

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

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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S503 DJL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S503 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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What year was S503 DJL registered?

S503 DJL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S503 DJL safe to buy?

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