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S752 GWU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,511 mi
Last recorded86,511 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS752 GWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 86,511 miles

Corrosion to front cross member

Fail 3 Sep 2012 86,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to front cross member

Pass 22 Aug 2011 85,043 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 85,043 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 83,373 miles

Corrosion to front cross member

Fail 10 Sep 2010 83,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to front cross member

Pass 8 Sep 2009 80,729 miles

Corrosion to front cross member, o/s/r chassis leg, o/s/f chassis leg

Fail 8 Sep 2009 80,729 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Corrosion to front cross member, o/s/r chassis leg, o/s/f chassis leg

Pass 8 Sep 2008 77,450 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f cross member, o/s/r chassis leg

Corrosion to o/s/r, n/s/r & o/s/f brake hose ferrule

Cracking to sidewall o/s/r tyre

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 73,836 miles

Corrosion to o/s door step & o/s/f cross member

Corrosion to o/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose ferrules

Water leak from radiator

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 73,836 miles

Corrosion to o/s door step & o/s/f cross member

Corrosion to o/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose ferrules

Water leak from radiator

Pass 8 Sep 2006 70,236 miles

Corrosin to front tie rod brackets

Corrosion to front cross member

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

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

Water leak from radiator

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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S752 GWU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S752 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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What year was S752 GWU registered?

S752 GWU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S752 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S752 GWU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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