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S289 EJK

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

132,370 mi
Last recorded132,370 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 EJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 132,370 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 124,932 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 118,530 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 118,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 111,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 111,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 107,448 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 107,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2010 102,816 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 102,734 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 95,482 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2009 95,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 84,839 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 84,839 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 74,193 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 74,193 miles

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

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

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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S289 EJK 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 56.3%.

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 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 S289 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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S289 EJK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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