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S497 GDM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,637 mi
Last recorded59,637 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 GDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 51,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre slight cracking to side walls

Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 46,054 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 41,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall split close to cords

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to underbody

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2010 41,062 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall split close to cords

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to underbody

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2009 35,808 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 35,808 miles

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

front brakes wearing thin

part worn o/s/f

wheel caps fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,288 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 29,769 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 29,769 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 28,417 miles

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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S497 GDM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S497 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 S497 GDM registered?

S497 GDM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S497 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S497 GDM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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