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S654 MJO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,920 mi
Last recorded135,920 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS654 MJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 135,920 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 135,758 miles

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

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)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

inner sills at rear corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2012 123,816 miles

c.v boots poor

o/s/f tyre on limit at time of test

play in wheels

underside of car rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2012 115,585 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 115,524 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2011

both front tyres on limit

drivers door handle broken but working

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack/ track rod ends

small chip in windsreen

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 8 Jan 2011 108,206 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres on limit

drivers door handle broken but working

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack/ track rod ends

small chip in windsreen

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2010 101,850 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 101,837 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)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 94,978 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 94,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 91,959 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 82,367 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 82,367 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 73,652 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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S654 MJO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S654 MJO, 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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S654 MJO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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