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S81 GTO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,059 mi
Last recorded47,059 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 GTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 47,059 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 43,379 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 43,379 miles

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 May 2020 40,525 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 36,638 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 36,588 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 36,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 34,657 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 33,159 miles

corrosion to prescribed area's at rear

o/s/r brake flexi unions and wheel cylinder union damp, no leaks found

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

oil leak n/s of engine

Pass 9 May 2014 31,722 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge, down to 2mm

prescribed area's at rear corroding

Pass 15 May 2013 30,386 miles

n/s/f flexi hose banjo corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2012 29,058 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 28,973 miles

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

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

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre, but not exposing any cords

front anti roll bar slightly corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 May 2011 27,738 miles

advise nsr tyre starting to mishape

Pass 13 May 2010 26,226 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 24,303 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 24,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 22,008 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,435 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 15,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 15,977 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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S81 GTO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S81 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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S81 GTO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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