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S282 GNU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,175 mi
Last recorded93,175 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS282 GNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 93,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 67,197 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 91,517 miles

Nearside Front Inner FLOOR SOFT

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 82,337 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 82,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator leaking ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes coated

Fail 27 Mar 2018 71,582 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes coated

coolant and oil topped up prior to test

Pass 3 Mar 2017 62,583 miles

Underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2017 62,575 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2016 54,220 miles

All tyres perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 54,220 miles

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

All tyres perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Apr 2015 50,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 45,184 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 41,434 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Jan 2012 37,218 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,860 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 26,577 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 21,016 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 15,089 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 15,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 11,878 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 11,091 miles

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

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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S282 GNU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S282 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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S282 GNU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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