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S826 GDM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,503 mi
Last recorded73,503 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 GDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 73,503 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 87,389 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 87,389 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 87,269 miles

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 80,725 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 80,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

seat belt cover missing on retainer

Pass 21 Mar 2007 77,610 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 77,610 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 72,992 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 72,981 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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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S826 GDM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S826 GDM, 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 S826 GDM registered?

S826 GDM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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