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S780 DTC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,812 mi
Last recorded128,812 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 DTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 128,812 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 128,812 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 111,069 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 111,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 101,958 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 101,958 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 84,693 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

Fail 24 Aug 2011 84,531 miles

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

N/S/R tyre perished

Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,928 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,148 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,329 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 30,329 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,428 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 24,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 17,590 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 17,456 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 17,456 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S780 DTC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S780 DTC, 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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S780 DTC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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