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S61 JNM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

76,739 mi
Last recorded76,739 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 JNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2014 76,739 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corriosion to various parts of the floor pan

hand brake lever comming up a long way

Pass 22 Jan 2013 74,456 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 73,704 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 73,703 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 70,145 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 70,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 63,735 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 63,731 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 56,620 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 56,614 miles

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)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2008 48,917 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 48,917 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 41,070 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 41,070 miles

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 36,374 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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S61 JNM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S61 JNM, 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 S61 JNM registered?

S61 JNM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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