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S59 HJO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,509 mi
Last recorded143,509 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 HJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 143,509 miles

rear chassis showing signs of deteriation

rear number plate deteriteing

rear silencer slight blow

Fail 23 Nov 2016 143,509 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear chassis showing signs of deteriation

rear number plate deteriteing

rear silencer slight blow

Pass 29 Oct 2015 140,471 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 140,471 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 135,970 miles

engine oil leak eveident

headlight patterns starting to deteriate

n/s front tyre on limit for wear

o/s front tyre getting low

o/s rear tyre getting low

rear silencer showing signs of deteriation

Fail 10 Nov 2014 135,970 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak eveident

headlight patterns starting to deteriate

n/s front tyre on limit for wear

o/s front tyre getting low

Fail 7 Nov 2013 129,578 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak as befre

front outer c/v bootc showing signs of perishing

n/s front tread getting low

Pass 7 Nov 2013 129,578 miles

engine oil leak as befre

front outer c/v bootc showing signs of perishing

n/s front tread getting low

Fail 6 Nov 2012 123,212 miles

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

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

engine oil leak evident covering electrical components ie alternator

Pass 6 Nov 2012 123,212 miles

engine oil leak evident covering electrical components ie alternator

Pass 9 Nov 2011 118,647 miles

n/s front tread app limit

oil leak eveident

o/s front tyre on limit worn on inner shoulder

Fail 9 Nov 2011 118,647 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s front tread app limit

oil leak eveident

o/s front tyre on limit worn on inner shoulder

Pass 8 Nov 2010 113,646 miles

slight play n/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 8 Nov 2010 113,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play n/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Nov 2009 110,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front section of exhaust showing deteriation

windscreen marked in sweep aerea

Pass 6 Nov 2009 110,798 miles

front section of exhaust showing deteriation

windscreen marked in sweep aerea

Pass 6 Nov 2008 108,102 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 108,102 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

speedo not working

Pass 1 Nov 2007 105,873 miles

n/s front tread approaching limit, wearing on inner tread.

Fail 1 Nov 2007 105,873 miles

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

n/s front tread approaching limit, wearing on inner tread.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 101,980 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 101,980 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S59 HJO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S59 HJO, 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 S59 HJO registered?

S59 HJO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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