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S846 CHJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,365 mi
Last recorded37,365 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS846 CHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 37,365 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 37,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 32,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 32,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2016 31,546 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 27,783 miles

exhaust blowing slightly at centre and rear boxes

Pass 9 Dec 2014 27,193 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER HAS COLLISION DAMAGE

SLIGHT LEAK AT REAR SILENCER

Fail 6 Dec 2014 27,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

COOLANT TANK FOUND EMPTY -

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER HAS COLLISION DAMAGE

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS BADLY AGE CRACKED

UNABLE TO CHECK WIPER BLADES FOR CLEARING

Pass 6 Nov 2013 23,053 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 18,711 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 14,184 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 8,820 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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S846 CHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S846 CHJ, 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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S846 CHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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