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S513 DOU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,363 mi
Last recorded78,363 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS513 DOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 78,363 miles

front jacking points/chassis areas have slight corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2016 75,604 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 69,082 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 69,082 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 61,935 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,310 miles

ALL TYRES VERY OLD 9 YRS OLD ALL STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH !!!!!

Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,901 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front pads getting low

offside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,875 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 46,280 miles

Only just passed cat test at idle

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 46,254 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 45,949 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers door top hinge pivot pin needs knocking in ,[ hanging out ]

Fail 14 Jan 2008 45,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers door top hinge pivot pin needs knocking in ,[ hanging out ]

Pass 26 Jan 2007 44,237 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 44,237 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2006 42,193 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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S513 DOU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S513 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.

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S513 DOU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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