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S473 GDM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,290 mi
Last recorded63,290 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS473 GDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2017 63,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inside door. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inside door. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,983 miles

Slight blow heard from manifold area

Fail 21 Jun 2016 59,983 miles

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

Slight blow heard from manifold area

Pass 24 Jun 2015 55,879 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 55,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 51,421 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 48,681 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,939 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 47,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2012 45,618 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 45,618 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 42,640 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 38,957 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 34,964 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,960 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 31,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,562 miles

front n/s tyre wearing on the outside

slight play in the rear n/s wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jan 2006 24,544 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 24,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight Play In The Rear Nearside Wheel Bearing

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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S473 GDM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S473 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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S473 GDM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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