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S87 GTO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

24,460 mi
Last recorded24,460 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 GTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 24,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion forming on front and rear suspension

Pass 20 Jun 2022 24,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s & o/s inner sills corrosion forming

Fail 20 Jun 2022 24,377 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s & o/s inner sills corrosion forming

Pass 23 Jun 2021 24,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 24,242 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 24,068 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 24,053 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 23,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 23,351 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2018 23,350 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 23,086 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 22,855 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 22,690 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 22,466 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 22,232 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

damage to o/s door mirror

Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,458 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 20,706 miles

Wipers in poor condition.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 19,867 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 19,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres treads perished ;

Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,172 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,387 miles

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

all tyres have some cracking between the treads.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,653 miles

tyres perishing in the treads - especially on the rear.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 16,598 miles

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

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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S87 GTO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 S87 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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S87 GTO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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