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S553 GUM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,582 mi
Last recorded99,582 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 GUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 99,582 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 99,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 92,747 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 82,594 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 77,482 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 77,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 71,455 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 71,455 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 64,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2007 59,275 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 55,348 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside 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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S553 GUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S553 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 S553 GUM registered?

S553 GUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S553 GUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S553 GUM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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