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S97 DRE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,255 mi
Last recorded44,255 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 DRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 44,255 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 44,255 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 44,111 miles

NOTE-OFFSIDE FRONT OUT RIGGER BADLY CORRODED

Pass 16 Jun 2014 43,926 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 42,859 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,138 miles

NOTE-NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 23 May 2011 39,003 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 36,928 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 34,993 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2008 133,131 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 31,245 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 29,706 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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S97 DRE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S97 DRE, 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 S97 DRE registered?

S97 DRE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S97 DRE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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