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S618 GHJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,529 mi
Last recorded117,529 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS618 GHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 117,529 miles

corrosion located on vehicle chassis,underbody,suspension and on exhaust.

corrosion located on vehicle metal brake pipes.

exhaust internal baffles worn and noisey

heavy oil leak located from vehicle engine.

play detected within both front suspension top strut mounts.

play detected within both steering rack steering arms.

play detected within o/s/r wheel bearing.

steering rack slightly notchy when rotated.

Fail 31 Jul 2014 117,529 miles

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

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

corrosion located on vehicle chassis,underbody,suspension and on exhaust.

corrosion located on vehicle metal brake pipes.

exhaust internal baffles worn and noisey

heavy oil leak located from vehicle engine.

play detected within both front suspension top strut mounts.

play detected within both steering rack steering arms.

play detected within o/s/r wheel bearing.

steering rack slightly notchy when rotated.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 116,369 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

clutch worn.

o/s/f. brake backplate corroded.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 116,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

clutch worn.

o/s/f. brake backplate corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 113,925 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 113,922 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 106,500 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 96,470 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 85,706 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 79,071 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 79,071 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 70,258 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 60,612 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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S618 GHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S618 GHJ, 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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S618 GHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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