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S952 DBN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,429 mi
Last recorded82,429 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS952 DBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 82,429 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion at sill backs,rear chassis rails and rear inner arches and on rear axle

Fail 27 Jan 2017 82,428 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear inner arches and rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion at sill backs,rear chassis rails and rear inner arches and on rear axle

Pass 18 Feb 2016 77,331 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear and to rear hubs (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion at rear chassis rails at spring tops and sill backs

Pass 12 Feb 2015 70,823 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 64,629 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 56,088 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 50,884 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 50,884 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 45,423 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,630 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 39,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 33,505 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 33,505 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,550 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 24,923 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 20,660 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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S952 DBN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S952 DBN, 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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S952 DBN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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