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S496 GWT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,710 mi
Last recorded105,710 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS496 GWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2018 105,710 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired missing (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

c.v boots cracking

eml on

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 20 Jan 2017 99,069 miles

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Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Before rear axle (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 98,908 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Before rear axle (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 91,417 miles

eml on

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 15 Jan 2016 91,378 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eml on

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2015 85,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Jan 2015 85,216 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jan 2014 80,963 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 80,951 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 74,670 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,843 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 67,843 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 60,328 miles

SLight detereoration on front and rear number plates

Pass 8 Jan 2010 53,763 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 53,763 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 47,283 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 47,283 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,202 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 41,202 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 31,255 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 31,255 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S496 GWT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S496 GWT, 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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S496 GWT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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