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S304 GTE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,135 mi
Last recorded103,135 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 GTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2014 103,135 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 103,135 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 90,009 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 90,009 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 77,721 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 77,721 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 64,967 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 64,967 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 52,264 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 52,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 39,372 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 28,867 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,325 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 26,325 miles

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

Advise - O/S/F Tyre perished.

Advise - O/S/R Tyre perished.

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 24,533 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 24,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 22,565 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 22,565 miles

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

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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S304 GTE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S304 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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What year was S304 GTE registered?

S304 GTE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S304 GTE shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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