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S492 BHJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,842 mi
Last recorded119,842 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS492 BHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 119,842 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 119,839 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 114,463 miles

both sides rear closing sills heavily corroded and weak.

engine oil leaks.

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 17 Oct 2015 114,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch within 30cm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded B Pillar within 30cm (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch within 30cm (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides rear closing sills heavily corroded and weak.

engine oil leaks.

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2014 108,363 miles

Engine oil leaks.

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

Rear closing sills corroded.

Fail 11 Oct 2014 108,333 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil leaks.

rear closing sills corroded.

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 101,604 miles

General condition represents age of vechile

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2013 101,603 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

General condition represents age of vechile

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 95,229 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside rear body damage

Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 84,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 84,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 79,133 miles

heavy engine oil leaks

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Sep 2008 73,101 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 73,100 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight blow from manifold area

Pass 2 Oct 2007 67,946 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2006 63,350 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2006 63,350 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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S492 BHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S492 BHJ, 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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S492 BHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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