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S725 DDP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,592 mi
Last recorded144,592 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS725 DDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 144,592 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 144,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 135,973 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2015 135,951 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 129,611 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre low on edges

n/s/r tyre low an perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 26 Feb 2014 129,611 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre low on edges

n/s/r tyre low an perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Feb 2013 126,413 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 124,370 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 122,153 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 119,142 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 119,142 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 116,723 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

body damage to offside rear

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 23 Feb 2009 116,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

body damage to offside rear

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 21 Feb 2008 113,960 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 113,955 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 110,161 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 105,136 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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S725 DDP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S725 DDP, 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 S725 DDP registered?

S725 DDP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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