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S244 JBN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,497 mi
Last recorded51,497 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 JBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 51,497 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 44,360 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 44,360 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,334 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 39,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 38,366 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak on gearbox

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 37,004 miles

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

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

corrosion rear inner sills

nearside mirror slightly insecure

nearside rear service brake slightly low effort

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,194 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

rear blade torn

slight oil leak (gearbox)

steering rack damp

Fail 20 Jul 2011 35,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

rear blade torn

slight oil leak (gearbox)

steering rack damp

Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,651 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 32,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,287 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 29,519 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 27,003 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 23,892 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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S244 JBN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S244 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 S244 JBN registered?

S244 JBN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S244 JBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S244 JBN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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