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S546 GNW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

142,122 mi
Last recorded142,122 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS546 GNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 142,122 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight play in strut top mount

Offside Front Upper slight play in strut top mount

Offside Rear slight play in hub bearing

handbrake has slight travel

Fail 10 May 2016 142,221 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wiper blades (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering bulk head holed (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member holed (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering floor/jacking point holed (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper slight play in strut top mount

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

Offside Front Upper slight play in strut top mount

Offside Rear slight play in hub bearing

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 28 May 2015 140,839 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 140,839 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 140,828 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front mirror damaged

offside front tyre cracking in tread patern

Pass 10 Mar 2014 138,007 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 138,007 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 138,004 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 132,878 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 132,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 132,130 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 132,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 123,915 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 123,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 113,225 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 113,225 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 28 May 2008 104,099 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside rear tyre cracked in side wall

Pass 28 May 2008 104,099 miles

offside rear tyre cracked in side wall

Pass 11 Jun 2007 92,349 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 82,655 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 73,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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S546 GNW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S546 GNW, 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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S546 GNW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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