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S231 KJW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,804 mi
Last recorded101,804 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 KJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 101,804 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 101,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 95,827 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 95,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 87,775 miles

small cracks in front number plate front slam panel bent o/s front

Fail 26 Aug 2011 87,775 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,382 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2009 75,847 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/s/f brake pad getting low

O/s/r tyre cracking in-between tread & very close to legal limit

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2009 75,834 miles

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

Both front wiper blades split

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/f brake pad getting low

O/s/r tyre cracking in-between tread & very close to legal limit

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2009 72,422 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 72,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

ns wing mirror broken

nsf wheel trim missing

oil leek from crankshaft

Pass 5 Jan 2008 64,055 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 59,943 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 52,794 miles

Bolt loose in gearbox

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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S231 KJW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver 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 S231 KJW, 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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S231 KJW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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