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S257 GMA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,877 mi
Last recorded63,877 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS257 GMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,877 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 63,871 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 54,881 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 54,881 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 46,836 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 42,352 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S257 GMA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S257 GMA, 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

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What year was S257 GMA registered?

S257 GMA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S257 GMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S257 GMA 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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