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189 GMO

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

57,624 mi
Last recorded57,624 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration189 GMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 57,624 miles

Corrosion all round

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 57,473 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 57,469 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 57,231 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 57,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust mountings broken nearside, split offside

Pass 28 May 2021 57,008 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 56,937 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 56,932 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor at drivers seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 56,641 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 56,295 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,408 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 55,406 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,242 miles

Rear exhaust mountings one missing and the other perished advise changing soon

Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,731 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 54,400 miles

offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,999 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 53,994 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 53,181 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,616 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,833 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 49,945 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,144 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,769 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 46,757 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 46,757 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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189 GMO is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 75,895 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 189 GMO, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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189 GMO is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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