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S381 JOV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,040 mi
Last recorded59,040 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 JOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,040 miles

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

radiator leaking

Fail 20 Sep 2014 59,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

radiator leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2013 56,017 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 55,995 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 53,041 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

general scaly rust to chassis & suspension

Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,263 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 49,263 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,374 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,967 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 35,967 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 28,571 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not checked baby seat in use.

nearside rear tyre on limit of 1,6mm.

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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S381 JOV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S381 JOV, 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 S381 JOV registered?

S381 JOV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S381 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S381 JOV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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