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S391 JBN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,850 mi
Last recorded93,850 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS391 JBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 93,850 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 90,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 87,370 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 84,740 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 84,740 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 81,331 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 76,948 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 72,581 miles

both front tyres waering close to the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 13 May 2013 68,090 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slighlty rough.

o/s/r wheel bearinn slightly rough.

Pass 19 May 2012 63,498 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 58,494 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 May 2010 53,710 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 49,052 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 44,147 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 40,330 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 36,642 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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S391 JBN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S391 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 S391 JBN registered?

S391 JBN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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