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S495 GTV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,682 mi
Last recorded142,682 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 GTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 142,682 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 142,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2012 137,594 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 137,594 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 131,976 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 131,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 122,978 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 113,012 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 113,012 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 101,055 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 90,004 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 90,004 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 76,941 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 76,941 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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S495 GTV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S495 GTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S495 GTV registered?

S495 GTV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S495 GTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S495 GTV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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