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S938 DDE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,048 mi
Last recorded98,048 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS938 DDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,048 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cannot fully access repair to offside pillar

Fail 7 Nov 2012 98,046 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 86,695 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 70,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on bulkhead drain area also n/s/r/ & o/s/r inner sills & chassis

Pass 13 Jan 2010 67,031 miles

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 11 Jan 2010 67,031 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2008 59,664 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 59,664 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 56,293 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 48,890 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 48,890 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 40,240 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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S938 DDE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S938 DDE, 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 S938 DDE registered?

S938 DDE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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