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S588 GWH

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,518 mi
Last recorded84,518 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS588 GWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 84,518 miles

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

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

both inner sills corroded

bulkhead corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 84,518 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

both inner sills corroded

bulkhead corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 77,031 miles

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

Fail 12 May 2011 77,031 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2010 70,155 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 70,148 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 64,356 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

no reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Jan 2008 58,311 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 52,856 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pads over 1/2 worn

o/s & n/s rear coil springsshowing signs of corrosion

o/s & n/s rear inner sill ends showing signs of corrosion

o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 23 Jan 2007 52,856 miles

front pads over 1/2 worn

o/s & n/s rear coil springsshowing signs of corrosion

Oil leak

o/s & n/s rear inner sill ends showing signs of corrosion

o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 24 Jan 2006 46,866 miles

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

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

no reserve travel on handbrake

rear hatch is dented

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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S588 GWH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S588 GWH, 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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S588 GWH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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