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S394 TBJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,210 mi
Last recorded79,210 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS394 TBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,210 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,325 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 78,324 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,970 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 77,970 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 75,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 75,756 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 73,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 72,348 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 72,345 miles

Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2009 66,290 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 66,288 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

signs of rear tyres rubbing on arch no rubbing time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2008 61,147 miles

exhust noisy

Fail 11 Jul 2008 61,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

exhust noisy

Pass 17 Jul 2007 59,030 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 58,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 58,904 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 49,519 miles

front tyres are wearing on outer edges

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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S394 TBJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S394 TBJ, 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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S394 TBJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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