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S378 GHJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,054 mi
Last recorded98,054 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS378 GHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 98,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 98,054 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 90,954 miles

1x rubber mounting missing ion rear exhaust box

Crack in Nearside front headlamp lense

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NO OIL REGISTERED on oil dipstick added 2Ltrs 10w 40 engine oil

Fail 5 Nov 2012 90,954 miles

1x rubber mounting missing ion rear exhaust box

Crack in Nearside front headlamp lense

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NO OIL REGISTERED on oil dipstick added 2Ltrs 10w 40 engine oil

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 85,379 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 85,379 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 79,035 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 79,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 72,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

bulkhead around mastercylinder starting to corrode.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,170 miles

bulkhead around mastercylinder starting to corrode.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 66,202 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 57,912 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 50,185 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 50,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2005 38,067 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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S378 GHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S378 GHJ, 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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S378 GHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 January 1999.

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