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S470 TJS

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,521 mi
Last recorded111,521 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 TJS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 111,521 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 111,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 98,071 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 98,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 86,100 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 86,100 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 76,663 miles

Slight brake kick from OS front brake disc

Fail 30 Jan 2007 76,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Slight brake kick from OS front brake disc

Pass 27 Jan 2006 68,119 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 68,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S470 TJS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S470 TJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S470 TJS registered?

S470 TJS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 February 1999.

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