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S704 GWU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,351 mi
Last recorded69,351 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS704 GWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,351 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 69,350 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 67,254 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 67,254 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,877 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 65,877 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 61,710 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 54,871 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 54,871 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,655 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 39,799 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,885 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 37,885 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 35,501 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 33,468 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 33,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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S704 GWU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S704 GWU, 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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S704 GWU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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