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S138 JNV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,245 mi
Last recorded74,245 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS138 JNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 74,245 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 74,245 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 69,984 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 69,984 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 66,593 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 66,593 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 64,328 miles

rear handbrake cables frayed

Fail 5 Sep 2006 64,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear handbrake cables frayed

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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S138 JNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S138 JNV, 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 S138 JNV registered?

S138 JNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S138 JNV safe to buy?

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