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S224 EHJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

52,884 mi
Last recorded52,884 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 EHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 52,884 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Small coolant leak from sensor in radiator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several chips in windscreen, n/s and o/s lower. (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension & steering components showing general age and corrosion.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres showing heavy perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 52,222 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing

Steering & suspension components show general age and corrosion

Windscreen has mutiple stone chips

Fail 27 Jan 2020 52,222 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Centre section fractured (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Steering & suspension components show general age and corrosion

Windscreen has mutiple stone chips

Pass 5 Feb 2019 48,630 miles

Chip to windscreen

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Offside Front Tyre perished

Rear Shock absorbers slight misting of oil/seepage

Rear Tyres perished

Fail 28 Jan 2019 48,590 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Chip to windscreen

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Offside Front Tyre perished

Rear Shock absorbers slight misting of oil/seepage

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 26 Feb 2018 45,129 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 44,645 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' O/S and N/S chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,282 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,520 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,011 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,228 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,855 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 35,098 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,098 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,895 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,303 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2009 33,297 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2008 31,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2008 31,185 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2007 28,223 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 25,379 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 22,570 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 22,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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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S224 EHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S224 EHJ, 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 S224 EHJ registered?

S224 EHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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