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S398 JKX

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,222 mi
Last recorded59,222 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS398 JKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 59,222 miles

o/s & n/s rear inner and outer sills weak

Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,009 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 50,817 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 46,228 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 41,867 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 37,457 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 33,019 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 29,553 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,899 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 25,898 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

number plates are becoming water marked

Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,327 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes have play

n/s/f/ tyre is worn on inner & outer edges/cracking

small exhaust blow at center clamp

Pass 12 Jan 2007 17,992 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 14,136 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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S398 JKX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S398 JKX, 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 S398 JKX registered?

S398 JKX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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