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S516 GHJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,152 mi
Last recorded113,152 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS516 GHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2011 113,152 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS GOING RUSTY

BOTH REAR SPRING MOUNTS GOING RUSTY

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE OF VEHICLE

DRIVERS WIPER ARM WORN

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT BUMPER HAS DAMAGE

NEARSIDE REAR PANEL HAS DAMAGE

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

UNDER BODY RUST AT REAR

Pass 24 Jan 2011 113,152 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS GOING RUSTY

BOTH REAR SPRING MOUNTS GOING RUSTY

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE OF VEHICLE

DRIVERS WIPER ARM WORN

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT BUMPER HAS DAMAGE

NEARSIDE REAR PANEL HAS DAMAGE

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

UNDER BODY RUST AT REAR

Pass 19 Jan 2010 106,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 101,684 miles

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

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

Rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2008 95,903 miles

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

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

REAR NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 26 Jan 2007 88,426 miles

REAR NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 26 Jan 2007 88,426 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 24 Jan 2006 72,757 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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S516 GHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S516 GHJ, 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 S516 GHJ registered?

S516 GHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S516 GHJ safe to buy?

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