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S474 TBJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,780 mi
Last recorded78,780 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 TBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2013 78,780 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside and offside outer sill backing panels starting to corrode at rear end

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

severe engine oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 15 May 2012 75,752 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 75,735 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

airbag lamp on

all four tyres cracking on sidewalls

offside outer sill backing panel starting to corrode at rear end

power steering biased to the left

Pass 12 May 2011 72,725 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 72,725 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 69,172 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 69,172 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 61,357 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 53,031 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,100 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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S474 TBJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S474 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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What year was S474 TBJ registered?

S474 TBJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S474 TBJ safe to buy?

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