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S605 DGU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,243 mi
Last recorded67,243 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 DGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 67,243 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jul 2015 58,405 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2014 55,865 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,642 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 39,673 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 39,673 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Coolant leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 32,465 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 25,914 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 22,541 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 22,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 21,197 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 21,167 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 20,839 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 20,238 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 18,912 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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S605 DGU 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 75%.

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 S605 DGU, 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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S605 DGU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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