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S817 DHT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,012 mi
Last recorded94,012 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS817 DHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 94,012 miles

front exhaust joint corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 87,758 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 87,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 83,752 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 83,746 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 71,664 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 67,764 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 64,903 miles

exhaust coroded

small impact to ns

Fail 7 Nov 2008 64,903 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

exhaust coroded

handbrake cable stiff

slight play in osr wheel bearing

small impact to ns

Pass 6 Feb 2008 63,582 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 63,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 58,243 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 58,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 52,322 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 52,322 miles

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

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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S817 DHT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S817 DHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S817 DHT registered?

S817 DHT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 February 1999.

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