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S831 NJH

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

84,411 mi
Last recorded84,411 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS831 NJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 84,411 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 84,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,299 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 68,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 64,238 miles

OSR tyre is split within the tread

Slight noise to OSR wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jan 2011 59,641 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 59,640 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 54,532 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 54,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,973 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 48,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 44,098 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,098 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 35,534 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 29,940 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 29,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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S831 NJH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver 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 S831 NJH, 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 S831 NJH registered?

S831 NJH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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