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S144 JNV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,094 mi
Last recorded80,094 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 JNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 80,094 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 65,240 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 65,240 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion to both rear jacking area's

Pass 14 Jan 2012 57,381 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

corrosion to nearside front chassis out rigger

Fail 14 Jan 2012 57,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

corrosion to nearside front chassis out rigger

Pass 29 Jan 2011 53,360 miles

Near Side Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Off Side Rear Tyre Shows Heavy Perishing (Age Of Tyre 1998)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil Leak From Oil Pressure Switch

Pass 5 Jan 2010 48,498 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 48,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,875 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 44,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,421 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 40,421 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,779 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 31,325 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 31,325 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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S144 JNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S144 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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S144 JNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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