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S260 GTE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,010 mi
Last recorded77,010 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 GTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 77,010 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,391 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,728 miles

rear springs, rear subframe, rear chassis and sills showing corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2015 70,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear springs, rear subframe, rear chassis and sills showing corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2014 67,350 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 67,350 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 64,189 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 63,198 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

centre and rear exhaust corroded leaking slightly

Pass 31 May 2011 60,541 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,620 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r coil spring fitted upside down.

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

spare wheel missing.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 57,620 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r coil spring fitted upside down.

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

spare wheel missing.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 56,098 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,433 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 47,897 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres perished

offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread, no cords exposed

Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,463 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2006 39,388 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 39,388 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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S260 GTE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S260 GTE, 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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S260 GTE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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