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S989 GDM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,190 mi
Last recorded104,190 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS989 GDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 104,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 7 Jun 2010 96,840 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 96,786 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2009 91,080 miles

advise steering slightly stiff to one side asper known fault by vauxhall

Fail 24 Jun 2009 91,018 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 87,621 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 87,569 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 27 Jun 2007 81,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 73,811 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 73,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 65,662 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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S989 GDM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S989 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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What year was S989 GDM registered?

S989 GDM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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