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S865 DHU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,489 mi
Last recorded96,489 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 DHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 96,489 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 96,489 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 91,070 miles

OSR wheel bearing slight play

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

Fail 13 Jan 2015 91,060 miles

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

OSR wheel bearing slight play

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

Pass 9 Jan 2014 84,975 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre silecer cracked and leaking slightly, joints forward and rear of centre silencer in poor condition due to corrosion

rear tyres perished, NS worst

Pass 15 Jan 2013 80,597 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 77,105 miles

slight play/noise from o/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 77,105 miles

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

slight play/noise from o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 75,100 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 72,698 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 68,290 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 68,290 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 64,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 59,123 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 48,980 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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S865 DHU 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 73.3%.

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 S865 DHU, 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 S865 DHU registered?

S865 DHU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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