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S763 DOU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,001 mi
Last recorded85,001 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS763 DOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 85,001 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 84,969 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 83,709 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 79,590 miles

front panel/cross member corroding.

n/s step sill corroding.

n/s/r brake starting to bind slightly.

n/s/r handbrake cable/lever starting to stiffen up.

o/s/r chassis leg corroding.

o/s/r coil spring corroding.

o/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

Fail 2 Feb 2011 79,542 miles

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

front panel/cross member corroding.

joint between cat/front exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

n/s step sill corroding.

n/s/r brake starting to bind slightly.

n/s/r handbrake cable/lever starting to stiffen up.

o/s/r chassis leg corroding.

o/s/r coil spring corroding.

o/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 68,819 miles

front panel/cross member corroding.

n/s step sill corroding.

Fail 25 Feb 2010 68,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front panel/cross member corroding.

n/s step sill corroding.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 57,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front panel/cross member corroding.

front suspension/anti roll bar corroding.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Fail 30 Jan 2009 57,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front panel/cross member corroding.

front suspension/anti roll bar corroding.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish not to chords yet.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 46,896 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 44,153 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 39,698 miles

crack in windscreen

front number plate fading

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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S763 DOU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S763 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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S763 DOU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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