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S830 DDP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

91,379 mi
Last recorded91,379 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS830 DDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2017 91,379 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spare wheel well has a big hole (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement crunches when pressed also (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisy and rough bearing (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment noisy and rough bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front number plate cracked

Rear Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016

Both front tyres low and wearing un-even

w/a

Fail 15 Jan 2016 83,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded B post (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded B post (5.2.6)

Both front tyres low and wearing un-even

w/a

Pass 12 Jan 2015 76,796 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 76,796 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,277 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE WHEN ROTATED.

Fail 8 Jan 2014 69,276 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

NEAR SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE WHEN ROTATED.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 64,850 miles

NEAR SIDE TOP STRUT BEARING NOTCHY.

OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING VERY SLIGHT NOISE WNEN ROTATED.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 64,849 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

NEAR SIDE TOP STRUT BEARING NOTCHY.

OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING VERY SLIGHT NOISE WNEN ROTATED.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 60,254 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 60,254 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,580 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,504 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 46,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSF mirror casing cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 40,073 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 37,037 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 33,755 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 33,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S830 DDP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S830 DDP, 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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S830 DDP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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