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S389 JBN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,028 mi
Last recorded65,028 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS389 JBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 59,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,151 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 51,815 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 51,764 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,552 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 42,961 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,667 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 37,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 35,838 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 35,838 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings slight play

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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S389 JBN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S389 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 S389 JBN registered?

S389 JBN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S389 JBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S389 JBN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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