CarVerify

Free Car Check

S218 GHJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,643 mi
Last recorded118,643 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 GHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 118,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at inner & outer edges [165/70/13 79T ] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 118,641 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at inner & outer edges [165/70/13 79T ] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 114,222 miles

both front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2017 104,785 miles

front brake pads low

steering wheel out of line

Pass 13 Jan 2016 93,562 miles

front outer cv joints knocking

Pass 16 Jan 2015 89,680 miles

hand brake cables rusty at drums

Pass 3 Oct 2012 88,564 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 84,460 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust systom in very poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2010 82,529 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 78,672 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 73,986 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 67,773 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 61,443 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S218 GHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S218 GHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S218 GHJ?

You can check the full history of S218 GHJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S218 GHJ registered?

S218 GHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S218 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S218 GHJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S218 GHJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S218 GHJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.