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S263 GMA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 GMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2012

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2011 80,887 miles

both front discs corroding,both number plates deteriorating but still can be read.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 73,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre perishing in tread and sidewalls

slight play in steering rack offside front

Pass 16 Apr 2009 55,090 miles

crankshaft pulley bent

slight blow on exhast

Pass 2 Apr 2008 50,848 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 50,848 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OIL PRESSURE SWITCH LEAKING

Pass 30 Mar 2007 44,683 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre splitting

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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S263 GMA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S263 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.

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What year was S263 GMA registered?

S263 GMA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S263 GMA safe to buy?

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