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S236 JNM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,296 mi
Last recorded90,296 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 JNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 90,296 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

n/s/f, tyre is starting to perish

Pass 7 Aug 2012 84,695 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/f, and o/s/r, tyres are starting to perish

Pass 1 Aug 2011 81,998 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 71,746 miles

front number plate cracked.

hand brake cable corroded at offside rear.

oil leak on engine.

surface corrosion on inner sills underside at rear.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 68,181 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 68,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front number plate cracked.

nearside door mirror casing broken.

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

tailgate lock faulty.

Fail 7 Aug 2008 64,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 64,766 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 59,908 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 54,635 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 49,457 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S236 JNM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S236 JNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S236 JNM registered?

S236 JNM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S236 JNM safe to buy?

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