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S520 GDM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,673 mi
Last recorded140,673 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS520 GDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 140,673 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 136,061 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 136,061 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 129,568 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 121,561 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 105,834 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 104,817 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 104,816 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 97,288 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

offside wiper arm worn & slight movement

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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S520 GDM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S520 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S520 GDM registered?

S520 GDM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S520 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S520 GDM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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