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S143 GHJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,711 mi
Last recorded50,711 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 GHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 50,711 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,415 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 39,966 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,140 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 37,037 miles

Non standed seat belt buckle fitted to drivers seat

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust rubber perished

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 7 Jan 2010 37,037 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non standed seat belt buckle fitted to drivers seat

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust rubber perished

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Feb 2009 34,288 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 34,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 31,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 31,942 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 30,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 30,281 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 28,468 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 28,468 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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S143 GHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S143 GHJ, 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 S143 GHJ registered?

S143 GHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 February 1999.

Is S143 GHJ safe to buy?

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