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S96 GWY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,383 mi
Last recorded78,383 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS96 GWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 78,383 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 78,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 77,122 miles

There is a scratch on the n/s/f windscreen

There is a squeak eminating from the o/s/f upper strutt mounting

Fail 3 Sep 2010 77,121 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

There is a scratch on the n/s/f windscreen

There is a squeak eminating from the o/s/f upper strutt mounting

Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,574 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 72,574 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 72,220 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 64,202 miles

THERE IS A SCRATCH ON THE N/S OF THE WINDSCREEN. †2 THE REAR BRAKE/HANDBRAKE WOULD BENEFIT FROM SERVICING

Pass 11 Jul 2006 63,164 miles

oil leak

the ns of the windscreen is scratched

Fail 11 Jul 2006 63,164 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

the n/s of the windscreen is scratched

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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S96 GWY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S96 GWY, 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 S96 GWY registered?

S96 GWY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S96 GWY safe to buy?

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