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S954 GDM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,123 mi
Last recorded76,123 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS954 GDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 76,123 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 74,430 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 71,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 71,851 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,526 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 68,526 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,296 miles

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

management light on

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,087 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 55,840 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 54,478 miles

2 wheelcover missing

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre outer wallhas cut

Fail 7 Jul 2009 54,477 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 wheelcover missing

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre outer wallhas cut

Pass 19 Jun 2008 53,232 miles

2 wheel covers missing

nearside front wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 1 Jun 2007 51,697 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 51,696 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2006 50,117 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 50,117 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S954 GDM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S954 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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S954 GDM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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