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S205 JRO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,526 mi
Last recorded63,526 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 JRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,526 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 61,197 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chip in windscreen

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2011 59,704 miles

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

passenger wing mirrior glass broken!

Pass 29 Jan 2010 56,456 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering slightly tight!

Pass 6 Feb 2009 54,461 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished (recommend replacing)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 51,908 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear tyre wall in poor condition (replacement tyre recomended)

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 5 Feb 2008 51,906 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear tyre wall in poor condition (replacement tyre recomended)

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 13 Feb 2007 49,000 miles

n/s/f tyrte low on tread and wearing out faster on otter edge

n/s/r tyre perished

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2006 44,638 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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S205 JRO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S205 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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What year was S205 JRO registered?

S205 JRO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S205 JRO safe to buy?

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