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S838 UYD

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,995 mi
Last recorded116,995 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 UYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 116,995 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 103,637 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 103,637 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2021 92,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 83,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 73,553 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 64,077 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

flat spot to nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 20 Nov 2017 63,952 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

flat spot to nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 8 Nov 2016 53,462 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 7 Nov 2016 53,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 7 Dec 2015 48,511 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 46,522 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 45,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 45,361 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 44,948 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 44,948 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 445,571 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 44,557 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,108 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 43,345 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 42,391 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 41,505 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 40,206 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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S838 UYD is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S838 UYD, 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 S838 UYD registered?

S838 UYD is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S838 UYD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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