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S288 GTE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,713 mi
Last recorded113,713 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 GTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 113,713 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 113,713 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 131,427 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 127,696 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 124,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 124,238 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 121,003 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 120,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 118,062 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 118,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 114,961 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 114,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 111,577 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 108,102 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 108,102 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2011 108,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine speed very erratic.

slight play in steering column.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 98,894 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 90,447 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 81,422 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 71,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 62,992 miles

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

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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S288 GTE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S288 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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S288 GTE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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