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S51 GWU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,610 mi
Last recorded95,610 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 GWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 95,610 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points andfloor both sides at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 94,425 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,132 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 90,975 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 90,975 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 89,603 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 87,425 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 86,870 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 86,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

underbody corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,150 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 84,787 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 83,286 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 82,459 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,758 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 71,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 71,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 66,590 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 66,590 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 58,029 miles

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 58,029 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 57,153 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 57,153 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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S51 GWU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S51 GWU, 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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S51 GWU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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