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S628 GUM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,900 mi
Last recorded121,900 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS628 GUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 121,900 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 121,886 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 116,505 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 116,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 109,304 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 109,304 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 105,686 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 105,686 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 105,214 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2007 94,861 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 94,859 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 78,983 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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S628 GUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S628 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S628 GUM registered?

S628 GUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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