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S240 JBM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,120 mi
Last recorded64,120 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 JBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 64,120 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 61,028 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 56,523 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to perish .

Fail 11 Mar 2014 52,501 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to perish .

Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,845 miles

nearside rear tyre begining to perish.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 49,845 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre begining to perish.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 47,404 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,404 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,157 miles

corrosion front cross member

Fail 15 Mar 2010 47,138 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

corrosion front cross member

Pass 12 Mar 2009 40,735 miles

tyre tread cracking off side rear

Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,509 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,156 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 35,153 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 32,643 miles

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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S240 JBM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S240 JBM, 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 S240 JBM registered?

S240 JBM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S240 JBM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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