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S475 GUM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,121 mi
Last recorded62,121 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS475 GUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2018 62,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Body pillar so insecure that load stability or security is likely to be seriously impaired b post split (6.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

front inner wings corroded

outer sills weak

Pass 17 Oct 2017 61,735 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2017 61,735 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (8.2.2)

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 60,914 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2016 60,914 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 60,085 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

inner and outer sills weak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 60,078 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front and rear suspension components corroded

inner and outer sills weak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 59,228 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front suspension components corroded

inner rear sills weak

o/s/r tyres cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2013 57,710 miles

front suspension components corroded

inner rear sills weak

Fail 15 Oct 2013 57,710 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front suspension components corroded

inner rear sills weak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 55,587 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 55,587 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,929 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and tyre wear low

Fail 17 Oct 2011 53,927 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and tyre wear low

Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,630 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,051 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 46,930 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 44,353 miles

flexi hose metal ends rusty

front pads worn

Pass 16 Oct 2006 41,897 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage †flexi brake hoses metal ends corroded

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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S475 GUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc 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 S475 GUM, 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 S475 GUM registered?

S475 GUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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