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S227 EHJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,458 mi
Last recorded133,458 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS227 EHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 133,458 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 133,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 123,828 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f door mirror cracked

n/s/r and o/s/r sill corroding on inner edge on underside

Fail 7 Oct 2014 123,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f door mirror cracked

n/s/r and o/s/r sill corroding on inner edge on underside

Pass 14 Oct 2013 119,923 miles

exhaust corroding in places

general underbody corrosion

o/s outer cv gaitor slightly grease (slight leak)

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 11 Oct 2012 115,064 miles

exhaust corroding/baffles deteriorated (noisey)

front discs corroded

general underbody corrosion

suspension shows age/wear

Fail 10 Oct 2012 115,064 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

aux belt very poor condition

exhaust corroding/baffles deteriorated (noisey)

front discs corroded

front wipers starting to smear windscreen

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing/feathering on outer edge

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 13 Oct 2011 110,405 miles

both sides rear inner sills corroded but not holed

general underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2011 110,405 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both sides rear inner sills corroded but not holed

general underbody corrosion

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 19 Oct 2010 105,056 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion

front of exhaust slight corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2010 105,056 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slight corrosion

front of exhaust slight corrosion

nearside front tyre perishing

rear tyres perishing & nearside rear low on outside edge of tread advice replace

steering wheel out of alighn & vehicle pull to the right

Pass 14 Oct 2009 98,965 miles

front wiper baldes starting to smear windscreen

offside rear tyre has a nail in sidewall needs replacement (165/70/13 kumho)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 90,609 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 80,720 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s & o/s front tyres worn edges, just meets criteria

n/s & o/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2006 70,696 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 70,696 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S227 EHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc 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 S227 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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S227 EHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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