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S823 DFE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,504 mi
Last recorded65,504 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 DFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 65,504 miles

corrosion on metal parts of brake hoses.

exhaust corroded.

front outriggers corroded.

some corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 65,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

corrosion on metal parts of brake hoses.

exhaust corroded.

front outriggers corroded.

some corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,833 miles

corrosion on metal parts of brake hoses.

Fail 22 Jan 2010 57,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on metal parts of brake hoses.

Fail 7 Jan 2009 51,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 51,432 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 45,855 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 45,855 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 40,250 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 35,177 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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S823 DFE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S823 DFE, 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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What year was S823 DFE registered?

S823 DFE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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