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S669 GMA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,745 mi
Last recorded91,745 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS669 GMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 91,745 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

wipers poor

long cut in side wall n/s rear tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2014 91,745 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

wipers poor

long cut in side wall n/s rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2013 91,741 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 88,785 miles

front brack discs rusted

Fail 6 Mar 2012 88,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brack discs rusted

Pass 10 Dec 2010 83,894 miles

coolant level low

Fail 10 Dec 2010 83,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coolant level low

Pass 3 Oct 2009 76,350 miles

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

nearside front tyre pershing

Fail 2 Oct 2009 76,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre pershing

Pass 30 Jun 2008 68,394 miles

Advise battery security

Advise child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

Advise genral underbody corrosion all over underside of vehicle

Advise movement in both front shockabsorber top mountings

Advise security of offside front outer CV boot

Fail 27 Jun 2008 68,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise battery security

Advise child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

Advise genral underbody corrosion all over underside of vehicle

Advise movement in both front shockabsorber top mountings

Advise security of offside front outer CV boot

Pass 25 Jun 2007 61,463 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 53,749 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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S669 GMA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S669 GMA, 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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S669 GMA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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