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S799 DTC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,738 mi
Last recorded98,738 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 DTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 98,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

Fail 2 Mar 2018 98,738 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror. (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front floor corroded but not within any prescribed areas.

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

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

Oil leak ()

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

Fail 28 Feb 2018 98,632 miles

Front Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both o/s + n/s (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both o/s + n/s inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre is low on the shoulder of the tyre

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both o/s + n/s (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to suspension components

engine has an oil leak.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 96,662 miles

both inner sills heavy underseal

Pass 14 Aug 2015 95,166 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 94,050 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 92,527 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 87,667 miles

Oil leak

rear no plate discolour,both rear inner sills corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2012 87,665 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

rear no plate discolour,both rear inner sills corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2011 82,621 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 82,620 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2010 76,488 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 71,012 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 71,010 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 63,532 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 63,531 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 56,410 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 49,376 miles

front pads low temp repair to centre exhaust box

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

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S799 DTC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S799 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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S799 DTC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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