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S291 FHJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,000 mi
Last recorded70,000 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS291 FHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 70,000 miles

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed prior to test

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 69,986 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)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed prior to test

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,000 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,326 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 66,326 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 64,344 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 64,344 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 62,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre has weather cracks

Pass 13 Sep 2011 62,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre has weather cracks

Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,931 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 59,931 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,188 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 57,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,908 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 51,663 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,487 miles

offside front tyre splitting on sidewall

offside rear tyre starting to split on tread

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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S291 FHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White 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 S291 FHJ, 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 S291 FHJ registered?

S291 FHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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