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S551 DOU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

77,163 mi
Last recorded77,163 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS551 DOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 77,163 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 77,151 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 70,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 70,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 61,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 61,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,883 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 50,883 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,758 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 39,758 miles

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

cv gaiter leaking slightly offside (could be new clip required)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 28,959 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 28,959 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,416 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 23,012 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 23,012 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 20,917 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 20,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S551 DOU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S551 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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S551 DOU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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