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S438 GRR

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,448 mi
Last recorded72,448 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS438 GRR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 72,448 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (BOTH SIDE) (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (BOTH SIDE) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 59,320 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 59,131 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 55,158 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 51,293 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,372 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 48,372 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,229 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 38,221 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,201 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 36,181 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,151 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 34,149 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,965 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 31,961 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,335 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 28,317 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 25,926 miles

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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S438 GRR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S438 GRR, 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 S438 GRR registered?

S438 GRR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S438 GRR safe to buy?

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