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S648 FHJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,805 mi
Last recorded86,805 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS648 FHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 86,805 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 85,060 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,341 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 82,341 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,438 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 8 Aug 2012 77,438 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 73,792 miles

All four tyres are perished and split slightly (no cords exposed)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 73,154 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 73,154 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 72,990 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,990 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 71,732 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front top suspension mount, bush is worn.

Fail 8 Aug 2008 71,730 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front top suspension mount, bush worn.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 67,164 miles

front number plate deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Aug 2007 67,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Aug 2006 62,772 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 62,772 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 60,609 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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S648 FHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc 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 S648 FHJ, 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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S648 FHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 February 1999.

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