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S43 JBM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,675 mi
Last recorded75,675 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS43 JBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 75,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 75,671 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 75,546 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery leaking and cap missing

engine missfires

nearside and offside mirror casings damaged

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front

nearside rear

stains of oil around steering rack area

Pass 5 Jan 2010 68,030 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 68,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 64,003 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 64,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

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

fanbelt

leaking power streeing fluid

timingbelt

Pass 8 Jan 2008 62,272 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 62,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

noise from front of engine

Pass 13 Mar 2007 57,286 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 54,741 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 54,741 miles

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)

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

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

signs of accident damage at front

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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S43 JBM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S43 JBM, 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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S43 JBM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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