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S557 GUM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,704 mi
Last recorded73,704 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 GUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,704 miles

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

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 73,704 miles

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

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 67,630 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 67,630 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 65,046 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 62,380 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Oct 2006 57,962 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

rear tyres wearing close to 1.6mm limit

Pass 24 Sep 2005 55,456 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL SPLITTING

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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S557 GUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S557 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 S557 GUM registered?

S557 GUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S557 GUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S557 GUM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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