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S656 MJO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,233 mi
Last recorded81,233 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS656 MJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2015 81,233 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

both wing repeaters slightly damaged

corrosion in both rear sill backs

corrosion started in o/s/r chassis

corrosion starting in o/s/r sill

n/s/f crossmember slightly damaged

o/s/f flexy brake hose ferrule corroding

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 77,416 miles

n/s/f wiper streaking slightly

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion started in both sill backs

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

n/s/r wheel leaning inwards slightly?

o/s/f door check strap missing

oil leak?

slight damage to n/s/f of front crossmember

Fail 7 Feb 2014 77,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion started in both sill backs

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

o/s/f door check strap missing

oil leak?

slight damage to n/s/f of front crossmember

Pass 22 Feb 2013 72,240 miles

both front flexy brake hose ferrules corroding

corrosion started in n/s + o/s/r chassis

corrosion started in n/s + o/s/r sill backs

o/s/f wheel slightly damaged

slight blow on exhaust back box

unable to check handbrake cables in rear axle guides due to grease

Fail 16 Feb 2013 72,217 miles

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

both front flexy brake hose ferrules corroding

corrosion started in n/s + o/s/r chassis

corrosion started in n/s + o/s/r sill backs

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm [165/70/13t]

o/s/f wheel slightly damaged

slight blow on exhaust back box

unable to check handbrake cables in rear axle guides due to grease

Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,899 miles

corrosion starting in n/s + o/s/r chassis + both rear sill backs

o/s/f wheel slightly damaged

oil filler cap had been left off

slight damage + corrosion starting in n/s/f crossmember

unable to check handbrake cables in rear axle guides due to grease

Fail 25 Feb 2012 70,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion starting in n/s + o/s/r chassis + both rear sill backs

o/s/f wheel slightly damaged

oil filler cap had been left off

slight damage + corrosion starting in n/s/f crossmember

unable to check handbrake cables in rear axle guides due to grease

Pass 5 Mar 2011 69,639 miles

corrosion starting in front and rear chassis + sill backs

front crossmember slightly damaged at n/s front

o/s/f wheel slightly damaged

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

unable to check handbrake cables in rear axle guides due to grease

Pass 6 Mar 2010 68,287 miles

corrosion starting around brake servo area

corrosion starting in both rear sill backs + chassis at spring top mounts

n/s/f crossmember slightly damaged

o/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 Mar 2009 67,104 miles

oil leaks on engine?

slight damage to n/s/f crossmember

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 7 Mar 2009 67,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leaks on engine?

slight damage to n/s/f crossmember

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 17 Mar 2008 65,904 miles

oil leak?

small chip on n/s of windscreen

Fail 15 Mar 2008 65,902 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leak?

small chip on n/s of windscreen

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 64,870 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 64,861 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)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 59,944 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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S656 MJO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S656 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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S656 MJO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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