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S298 FHJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,188 mi
Last recorded82,188 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS298 FHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 82,188 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 82,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,881 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 39,929 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 39,926 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,784 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 34,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2009 30,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 30,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,947 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 24,832 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 24,316 miles

n/s/r tyre damaged outer wall

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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S298 FHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S298 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 S298 FHJ registered?

S298 FHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S298 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S298 FHJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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