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S828 GDM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,822 mi
Last recorded49,822 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS828 GDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 49,822 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 46,820 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 44,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 41,884 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 41,884 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 41,710 miles

Rear tyres cracking side wall and in tread

Pass 23 Jan 2020 41,593 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 41,329 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 41,005 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 40,677 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 40,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all wipers and washers inoperative (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 40,452 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 40,155 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 39,092 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 39,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 37,813 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 36,420 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 34,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 34,782 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml on lack of power

Pass 27 Jan 2010 33,520 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 32,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 32,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 32,170 miles

Slight dampness of CV grease around o/s outer CV joint.

Fail 1 Feb 2007 30,271 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 30,271 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 27,149 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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S828 GDM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S828 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 S828 GDM registered?

S828 GDM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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