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S609 DSX

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,257 mi
Last recorded68,257 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS609 DSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 68,257 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 64,669 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 64,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 59,642 miles

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

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2010 51,778 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2009 44,330 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 40,877 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 40,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 39,657 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,408 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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S609 DSX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S609 DSX, 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 S609 DSX registered?

S609 DSX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S609 DSX safe to buy?

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