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S833 JNV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,634 mi
Last recorded73,634 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS833 JNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,634 miles

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

Oil leak

age cracks in both rear tyres

rattle from engine

Fail 23 Aug 2013 73,394 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

age cracks in both rear tyres

rattle from engine

Pass 16 Aug 2012 62,875 miles

Front brake discs are rusty.

Front and rear number plates are in a poor condition.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres are cracked.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,760 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 56,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 52,873 miles

front brake pads worn

n/s outer sill corroded

tyres pershing slightly

Fail 19 Aug 2010 52,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads worn

n/s outer sill corroded

tyres pershing slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 47,881 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,651 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 45,544 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 43,050 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 38,408 miles

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

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

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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S833 JNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S833 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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S833 JNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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