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S230 HJO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,350 mi
Last recorded92,350 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS230 HJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,350 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 92,350 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 87,944 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper split

Pass 29 Oct 2012 87,944 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 24 Oct 2011 84,710 miles

N/S/F tyre perished

Oil on min

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2011 84,710 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/F tyre perished

Oil on min

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 81,801 miles

Front discs slightly pitted

N/S/F tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S wiper split

O/S/F tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

STRONG ADVISE- N/S/R tyre cracked/perished

Pass 1 Nov 2009 79,419 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 73,816 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 3 Mar 2009 73,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 7 Mar 2008 67,087 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 61,230 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 56,353 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 56,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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S230 HJO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S230 HJO, 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 S230 HJO registered?

S230 HJO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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