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S478 JKN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

30,311 mi
Last recorded30,311 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 JKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 30,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 30,056 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in sidewall

Offside Rear hub bearing has slight play

Pass 8 Dec 2015 29,540 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 28,982 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 28,982 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 28,421 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 27,958 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 27,958 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 27,534 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 27,534 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 26,733 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 26,733 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 25,826 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 25,826 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,927 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 24,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 23,129 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 23,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 17,866 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 17,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 14,719 miles

both front tyres may soon need replacing

Fail 9 Dec 2005 14,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

both front tyres may soon need replacing

rear silencer may soon need replacing

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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S478 JKN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S478 JKN, 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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S478 JKN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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