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S759 JBT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,937 mi
Last recorded83,937 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS759 JBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 83,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on pipes at rear balance valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 79,063 miles

Small split in wiper blade

Pass 10 Aug 2016 74,967 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes at rear brake balance valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing slightly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 74,967 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes at rear brake balance valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing slightly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 70,415 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 70,415 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 65,353 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 65,353 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 59,776 miles

O/S rear tyre perished on outer wall

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,720 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 53,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,228 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 31 Aug 2011 49,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,552 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,132 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,967 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 32,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 32,208 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 31,509 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 31,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 29,528 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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S759 JBT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S759 JBT, 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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S759 JBT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 February 1999.

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