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S417 TBJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,724 mi
Last recorded111,724 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS417 TBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 May 2015 111,724 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

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

Rear tailgate damaged

general underbody corrosion including front floors

Pass 13 May 2015 111,724 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Rear tailgate damaged

general underbody corrosion including front floors

Pass 13 May 2014 106,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body damage to rear end off car.

Pass 14 May 2013 92,741 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.INT FAULT FOG LIGHT SWITCH.WIPER ARMS WORN.CORROSION-SILLS/CHASSIS/FLOORMISC BRAKES ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.EXHAUST LEAK.O/S/R TYRE NAIL/WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 13 May 2013 92,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

SCREEN DAMAGE.INT FAULT FOG LIGHT SWITCH.WIPER ARMS WORN.CORROSION-SILLS/CHASSIS/FLOORMISC BRAKES ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.EXHAUST LEAK.O/S/R TYRE NAIL/WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 87,323 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 87,323 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 83,850 miles

WIPER ARMS WORN.STEERING COLUMN PLAY.MINOR EXHAUST LEAK.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/STRUTS.TYRES-O/S/R NAIL-N/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT.BRAKES-PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT-BALANCE POOR-DISCS CORRODED.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 81,123 miles

STEERING COLUMN PLAY.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.OIL LEVEL MIN.LIGHT CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS.BRAKES-BALANCE POOR-RAPPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 81,123 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STEERING COLUMN PLAY.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.OIL LEVEL MIN.LIGHT CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS.BRAKES-BALANCE POOR-RAPPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 79,381 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 79,381 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SCREEN DAMAGE.LIGHT CORROSION-SILLS-R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES.MINOR PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINTS.

Fail 10 Apr 2008 76,441 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front cross member starting to corrode. anti roll bar bushes starting to deteriorate

n/s sill damaaged. front o/sn/s tyres starting to wear

oil leaks. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,rear springs and spring top plates starting to corrode

wiper arms worn

Pass 10 Apr 2008 76,441 miles

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

front cross member starting to corrode. anti roll bar bushes starting to deteriorate

n/s sill damaaged. front o/sn/s tyres starting to wear

oil leaks. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,rear springs and spring top plates starting to corrode

wiper arms worn

Pass 11 Apr 2007 67,316 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 67,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s mirror unit insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2006
Fail 7 Apr 2006 56,854 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S417 TBJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S417 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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S417 TBJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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