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S388 JBN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 JBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Off side rear tyre slightly perished.

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

off side front seat belt trim missing.

Fail 11 Feb 2017

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Off side rear tyre slightly perished.

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

off side front seat belt trim missing.

Pass 12 Jan 2016

Four wheel trims fitted.

Offside front seat belt plastic cover missing.

Fail 12 Jan 2016

Four wheel trims fitted.

Offside front seat belt plastic cover missing.

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015

Four wheel trims fitted at the time of test.

Front wiper blades are split, but still clearing at the time of test.

Rear tyre are slightly perished.

Fail 14 Jan 2015

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Four wheel trims fitted at the time of test.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 39,210 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

four wheel trims fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2014 39,210 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

four wheel trims fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2013 36,062 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,741 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 16 Jan 2012 32,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Feb 2011 29,901 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,147 miles

o/s front tyre 2mm

Fail 25 Jan 2010 28,147 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front tyre 2mm

Fail 3 Feb 2009 26,287 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 26,287 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 24,285 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 22,350 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,692 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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S388 JBN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S388 JBN, 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 S388 JBN registered?

S388 JBN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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