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S553 DOU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,727 mi
Last recorded54,727 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 DOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 54,727 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 54,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 49,396 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 49,396 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 41,362 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2010 41,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 31,691 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 25,574 miles

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

CORROSION TO BULKHEAD AND INNER SILLS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S BRAKE HOSE FURRELL CORRODED

O/S WIPER POOR CONDTION

O/S/R TYRE BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED

O/S/R TYRE VERY LOW ON AIR

Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,574 miles

O/S BRAKE HOSE FURRELL CORRODED

O/S WIPER POOR CONDTION

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

CORROSION TO BULKHEAD AND INNER SILLS

O/S/R TYRE BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED

O/S/R TYRE VERY LOW ON AIR

Pass 30 Nov 2007 22,431 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 20,367 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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S553 DOU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S553 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 S553 DOU registered?

S553 DOU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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