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S240 JBN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,365 mi
Last recorded110,365 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 JBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 110,365 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 110,365 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 93,878 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 93,878 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 85,555 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no oil in engine engine noisy front discs corroded and worn surface corrosion to exhaust oil leaks cracking to steering and suspension bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2009 85,555 miles

no oil in engine engine noisy front discs corroded and worn surface corrosion to exhaust oil leaks cracking to steering and suspension bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2008 76,601 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2008 76,601 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Various oil leaks/ Exhaust rear silencer is fouling rear bumper/ Slight play in both rear wheel bearings/ Play in both front shocker tops/ Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2007 69,878 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust mounts poor condition

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 JBN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S240 JBN, 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 JBN registered?

S240 JBN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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