MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear wheel bearings have slight play
front coil springs are corroded
front cross member corroded
o/s/f brake disc scored
o/s/r brake has slight bind evident
rear number plate delaminating
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear wheel bearings have slight play
front coil springs are corroded
front cross member corroded
o/s/f brake disc scored
o/s/r brake has slight bind evident
rear number plate delaminating
slight play evident in both rear wheel bearings, recommend adjustment
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?
Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S489 GDM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S489 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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What year was S489 GDM registered?
S489 GDM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 January 1999.
Is S489 GDM safe to buy?
The MOT history for S489 GDM shows 9 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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