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S538 DOU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

30,487 mi
Last recorded30,487 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 DOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 30,487 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 30,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 28,855 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 27,516 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2015 25,621 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 23,607 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 21,833 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 21,833 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 19,592 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 17,557 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 15,674 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 13,643 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 13,633 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 11,513 miles

The nearside windscreen washer is part blocked

Fail 9 Jan 2008 11,509 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

The nearside windscreen washer is part blocked

Pass 4 Jan 2007 9,515 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 9,515 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 6,579 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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S538 DOU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S538 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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What year was S538 DOU registered?

S538 DOU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S538 DOU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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