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S855 JNM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,098 mi
Last recorded134,098 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 JNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 134,098 miles

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

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

floor corroded

rear chassis by coil springs corroded

rear sills corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2013 134,098 miles

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

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

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

floor corroded

rear chassis by coil springs corroded

rear sills corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 124,310 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 124,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 112,618 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 100,573 miles

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

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

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

headlamps slightly insecure

rear chassis corroded by coil springs

Fail 24 Nov 2010 100,573 miles

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

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

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

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

headlamps slightly insecure

rear chassis corroded by coil springs

Fail 18 Jan 2010 89,666 miles

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

n/s/f wing repeator damaged

rear number plate slighlt deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2010 89,666 miles

n/s/f wing repeator damaged

rear number plate slighlt deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2009 81,648 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 73,404 miles

oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 30 Jan 2008 73,404 miles

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

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

oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 26 Jan 2007 61,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 61,992 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 52,088 miles

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

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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S855 JNM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S855 JNM, 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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S855 JNM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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