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S68 JNV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,803 mi
Last recorded110,803 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS68 JNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 110,803 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 101,894 miles

battery insecure

condition of bottom pully

corrosion on front cross member

corrosion on front out riggers

exhaust rear box mountings

handbrake travel

Fail 9 Aug 2011 101,887 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

battery insecure

condition of bottom pully

corrosion on front cross member

corrosion on front out riggers

exhaust rear box mountings

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Aug 2010 92,799 miles

bad oil leak on engine

corrosion on front cross member

security of o/s mirror

Fail 13 Aug 2010 92,790 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

bad oil leak on engine

corrosion on front cross member

security of o/s mirror

Fail 10 Aug 2009 81,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

blow on exhaust front pipe borderline

rear number plate

Pass 10 Aug 2009 81,365 miles

blow on exhaust front pipe borderline

rear number plate

Pass 15 Aug 2008 67,654 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 67,654 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 54,174 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 54,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 44,240 miles

handbrake cable incorrectly fitted on offside

Fail 16 Mar 2006 44,225 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

hand brake cable incorrectly fitted and chafing

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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S68 JNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc 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 S68 JNV, 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 S68 JNV registered?

S68 JNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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