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S979 GWT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,241 mi
Last recorded102,241 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 GWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 102,241 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f floor slightly corroded

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 23 Aug 2012 102,234 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f and o/s/f floor slightly corroded

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 27 Aug 2011 94,827 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 89,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nsr tyre perished

Fail 5 May 2010 89,033 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nsr tyre perished

Pass 7 May 2009 82,792 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2009 82,792 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 76,930 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 76,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 63,720 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 55,378 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 55,378 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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S979 GWT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S979 GWT, 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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S979 GWT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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