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S240 GNU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,110 mi
Last recorded43,110 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 GNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 43,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 43,054 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 39,810 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 39,788 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 35,915 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f tyre over 10 years old

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 18 Jan 2023 35,914 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged above rear axle (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f tyre over 10 years old

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2022 32,455 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 32,365 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 32,084 miles

Rear Tyres have uneven wear to tread

Pass 21 Nov 2018 31,639 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 31,170 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 30,642 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear inner sills corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2016 30,642 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 30,120 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 29,351 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 28,690 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 28,044 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 27,190 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,132 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,898 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 23,809 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 22,660 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 21,178 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 19,986 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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S240 GNU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S240 GNU, 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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S240 GNU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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