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S252 JNM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,104 mi
Last recorded123,104 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 JNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 123,104 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both wiper blades worn

Fail 2 Dec 2014 123,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both wiper blades worn

Pass 30 Nov 2013 121,910 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 120,473 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 120,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 119,061 miles

N/S/F BUMPER DAMAGED

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 114,277 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 102,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSF tyre has small cut on outer shoulder

Pass 15 Oct 2008 98,750 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2008 98,750 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 94,121 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

non vaux petrol cap ( but locks and seals )

Fail 18 Oct 2007 94,121 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

non vaux petrol cap ( but locks and seals )

Fail 27 Oct 2006 86,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 86,004 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 72,303 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 72,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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S252 JNM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S252 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.

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S252 JNM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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