MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,432 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bad engine oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)
Bad engine oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust box starting to corrod
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front anti-roll bar corroded
front flexi hoses ferrels starting to corrode
rear inner sills corroded
slight fluctuation on front brakes
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front anti-roll bar corroded
front flexi hoses ferrels starting to corrode
rear inner sills corroded
slight fluctuation on front brakes
both rear inner sills corroded
both rear top spring mounts corroded
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
n/s/r tyre worn close to limit
slight movement from steering colomn
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?
Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S538 GUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 S538 GUM, 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 S538 GUM registered?
S538 GUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 February 1999.
Is S538 GUM safe to buy?
The MOT history for S538 GUM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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