Sub frame corrosion

[MylesK]

Hello. Looking at a car for 2k and looking at its previous MOT history, in December 2020 it failed MOT for:

'Offside front subframe corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bottom arm mounting area.'

It has since passed but I'm not sure if I should stay clear due to the car having corrosion issues. I understand older cheaper cars may have these issues but first time I have seen the above.

Many thanks

[stevemcs]

What car is it ?

[fflump]

Ask the seller for details of the remedial work and then take a view?

[MylesK]

Sorry should have said.

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

[steveo3002]

really need to view the car

if its been replaced with a good one or new one and no other serious rust under the car , go ahead and buy it

dont accpet heavily undersealed or patched up subframe , and if thats gone rusty make sure the rest of the car is as clean as it should be for 2008

dont take the sellers word that its repaired properly...look at it

Edited by steveo3002 on Friday 19th March 08:57

[Drawweight]

Any amount of Corsas are available at that price bracket.

If you can get under it and have a good look (assuming you know what to look for then fine)

If not then walk away.