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S196 JRO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,318 mi
Last recorded95,318 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS196 JRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,318 miles

front floors slighth corrosion

offside front chassis slight corrosion

rear chassis slight corrsion

rear sill to floors slight corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2015 88,827 miles

nearside and offside rear sill to floors slight corrosion

nearside front floor slight corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2014 82,126 miles

front floors slight corrosion

offside front chassis slight corrosion

rear chassis slight corrosion

rear sill to floors slight corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2014 82,106 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front floors slight corrosion

offside front chassis slight corrosion

rear chassis slight corrosion

rear sill to floors slight corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2013 76,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2012 70,116 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 70,116 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,846 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 49,732 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 49,723 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 40,841 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,841 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 36,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,105 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 32,940 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S196 JRO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S196 JRO, 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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S196 JRO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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