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S602 JVP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,409 mi
Last recorded110,409 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS602 JVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 110,409 miles

r inner sills corroding

r springs condition

Fail 9 Feb 2012 110,209 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring mount area corroded

coolant level

rear inner sills

Pass 11 Jan 2011 102,248 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 102,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 92,771 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 92,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 83,232 miles

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

Engine management warning lamp on.

Insufficient engine oil to carry out test,2lts added.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 83,232 miles

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

Engine management warning lamp on.

Insufficient engine oil to carry out test,2lts added.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 69,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jan 2008 69,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jan 2007 60,182 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 60,182 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 57,685 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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S602 JVP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S602 JVP, 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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S602 JVP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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