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S552 GTV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,055 mi
Last recorded113,055 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS552 GTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2013 113,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 111,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 101,403 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 91,921 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 83,773 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 71,632 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 61,032 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 46,903 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 46,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 39,281 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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S552 GTV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S552 GTV, 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 S552 GTV registered?

S552 GTV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S552 GTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S552 GTV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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