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S970 GTO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,585 mi
Last recorded101,585 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 GTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 101,585 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 96,452 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 96,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 84,035 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 74,873 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 74,873 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 59,568 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 47,974 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 47,974 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 36,370 miles

near side front and rear tyres cracks

off side front drive shaft boot small clip signs of grease

Pass 6 Jan 2010 34,472 miles

exhaust close

rear number plate discolour

Fail 6 Jan 2010 34,472 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust close

rear number plate discolour

Pass 10 Jan 2009 30,503 miles

small oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2008 28,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2007 25,003 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 25,003 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 21,140 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 21,032 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major 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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S970 GTO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S970 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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S970 GTO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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