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S309 GDM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,792 mi
Last recorded93,792 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS309 GDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 93,792 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 93,792 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 87,268 miles

Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion appearing to inner sills at rear and both inner sills and floor in corner - surface rust no holes and painted with underseal

Pass 22 Jan 2013 87,268 miles

Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion appearing to inner sills at rear and both inner sills and floor in corner - surface rust no holes and painted with underseal

Pass 20 Feb 2012 86,904 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

car need tracking

Pass 3 Feb 2011 81,823 miles

SCREW IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Pass 9 Feb 2010 73,743 miles

noise from steering rack requires further investigation

Fail 8 Feb 2010 73,743 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

noise from steering rack requires further investigation

Fail 6 Feb 2009 64,758 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 64,758 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,421 miles

CORROSION AROUND BRAKE SERVO MOUNTS

CORROSION IN REAR CHASSIS

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING

Fail 6 Feb 2008 57,421 miles

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

CORROSION AROUND BRAKE SERVO MOUNTS

CORROSION IN REAR CHASSIS

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING

Pass 7 Feb 2007 50,188 miles

SPLITS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 165/70/13T

SCREW & SPLITS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 165/70/13T

Pass 14 Feb 2006 42,656 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 42,656 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

CORROSION AROUND BRAKE SERVO

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNT

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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S309 GDM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S309 GDM, 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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S309 GDM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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