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S821 DMR

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,935 mi
Last recorded56,935 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS821 DMR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2019 56,935 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 54,646 miles

Front brake pads not visible due to wheel / trim design . further inspection required

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 27 Dec 2017 52,473 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 52,437 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 50,342 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 47,901 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Jan 2016 47,901 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Dec 2014 45,676 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 45,676 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 43,549 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 41,358 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 39,321 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 37,239 miles

Near side rear tyre outer wall slightly perished.

Pass 30 Dec 2009 35,155 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 32,645 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 30,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,057 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 26,283 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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S821 DMR 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 77.8%.

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 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 S821 DMR, 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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S821 DMR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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