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S898 GWH

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

37,682 mi
Last recorded37,682 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 GWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,682 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 37,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,466 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 36,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking on side wall

pas seems heavy.

Fail 8 Feb 2008 32,591 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2008 32,591 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2007 27,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Rear lap strap tied in knots .Unable to test

Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear lap strap tied in knots .Unable to test

Pass 2 Feb 2006 23,361 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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S898 GWH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S898 GWH, 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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S898 GWH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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