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S265 NJH

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,498 mi
Last recorded162,498 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 NJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 162,498 miles

underside very rusty in places

Fail 30 Sep 2016 162,498 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underside very rusty in places

Pass 25 Sep 2015 153,412 miles

underside rusty in places

Pass 19 Sep 2014 143,639 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 26 Sep 2013 133,683 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 122,341 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 122,338 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 110,997 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 99,552 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 90,752 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 90,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 82,675 miles

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

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

sump porus

Pass 23 Sep 2008 82,675 miles

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

sump porus

Pass 27 Sep 2007 73,620 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wall perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2006 64,464 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 52,350 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 52,340 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

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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S265 NJH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White 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 S265 NJH, 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 S265 NJH registered?

S265 NJH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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