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S796 GTO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

37,992 mi
Last recorded37,992 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 GTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 37,992 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 37,953 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panels corroded and breaking (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension and fittings very corroded including roll bars

Pass 3 Apr 2018 37,416 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all front suspension fittings and antiroll bar vert corroded

all rear suspension fittings and subframe very corroded

rear valence and fittings corroded and broken

Fail 21 Mar 2018 37,416 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

all front suspension fittings and antiroll bar vert corroded

all rear suspension fittings and subframe very corroded

rear valence and fittings corroded and broken

Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear chassis very corroded

suspension fittings,anti roll bar,clamps,all very corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,660 miles

All front and rear steering and suspension components very rusty

Both rear inner sill panels very rusty

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

Coolant leaks from Thermostat housing and radiator fan switch

Exhaust frontpipe flexy section seperating

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Minor cut in nearside front outer tyre wall

Nearside rear inner wheel arch rusty

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front door check strap worn and knocking

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 34,741 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust flexi joint starting to come apart

Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,652 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front suspension fittings very corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2014 33,652 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front suspension fittings very corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 32,456 miles

all front antiroll bar and stabilizer fittings very corroded

rear inner sill panels and cassis corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2012 32,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

all front antiroll bar and stabilizer fittings very corroded

rear inner sill panels and cassis corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 31,520 miles

Additional reports listed on invoice number 78377

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 31,520 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Additional reports listed on invoice number 78377

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,667 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 27,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 26,303 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 25,542 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 25,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 24,712 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 22,645 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 20,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 20,400 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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S796 GTO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S796 GTO, 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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S796 GTO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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