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S286 EJK

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,718 mi
Last recorded27,718 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS286 EJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 27,718 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 26,261 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 26,259 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 24,056 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 24,053 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 23,515 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 23,506 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 23,422 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 23,404 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 23,156 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 22,566 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 21,869 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 21,785 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,571 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 21,571 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 21,371 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 21,024 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,756 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,188 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 20,188 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 19,741 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,414 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 18,414 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,698 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,763 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 16,763 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 15,064 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 15,064 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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S286 EJK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S286 EJK, 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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S286 EJK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 February 1999.

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