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D259 OVW

1986 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,657 mi
Last recorded23,657 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD259 OVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2020 23,657 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 23,493 miles

Engine cover fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perishing

Fail 1 Oct 2020 23,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 15,590 miles

both front track rod end dust covers perished

Pass 10 Sep 2018 11,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 8,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn just passes (4.1.E.1)

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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D259 OVW is a 1986 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D259 OVW, 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 40 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D259 OVW registered?

D259 OVW is a 1986 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is D259 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D259 OVW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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