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S837 HJW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,686 mi
Last recorded172,686 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 HJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2015 172,686 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge.

rear of vehicle slightly damaged.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 156,325 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers seat back is bent

underside is in poor rusty condition

Pass 27 Mar 2013 144,076 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 143,213 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 135,401 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 126,712 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 126,691 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front edge of bonnet rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2010 118,747 miles

Please note: small cut in n/s front tyre.

exhaust system blowing slightly.

front chassis rail showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2009 110,489 miles

advise: both rear tyres perishing.

advise: exhaust system has slight blow.

advise: vehicle pulls to left sharply and should be investigated very soon.

Fail 13 Mar 2009 110,414 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise: both rear tyres perishing.

advise: exhaust system has slight blow.

advise: vehicle pulls to left sharply and should be investigated very soon.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 102,763 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 89,041 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 89,041 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 75,790 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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S837 HJW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S837 HJW, 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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S837 HJW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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