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S98 GWY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,067 mi
Last recorded122,067 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 GWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 122,067 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 122,066 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 110,757 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 110,752 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 92,781 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 92,781 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 87,458 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 87,458 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 84,774 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 894,689 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 894,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 74,445 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 71,167 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 71,167 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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S98 GWY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S98 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 S98 GWY registered?

S98 GWY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S98 GWY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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