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S538 GUM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,432 mi
Last recorded94,432 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 GUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 94,432 miles

Bad engine oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 94,432 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 91,071 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 87,435 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 87,435 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,731 miles

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

rear exhaust box starting to corrod

Pass 30 Apr 2012 79,039 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 76,613 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 76,565 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2010 71,426 miles

front anti-roll bar corroded

front flexi hoses ferrels starting to corrode

rear inner sills corroded

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 14 May 2010 71,426 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 64,942 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 58,406 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 52,781 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 47,522 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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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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S538 GUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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