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S878 JNM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,240 mi
Last recorded143,240 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 JNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 143,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 143,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 129,307 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 129,307 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 116,193 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 102,134 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 92,064 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 92,063 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 80,350 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 69,948 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 56,300 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 50,095 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 48,939 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,976 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 46,976 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 44,850 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 42,871 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 40,586 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 37,994 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 35,140 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 32,162 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 29,458 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 26,786 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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S878 JNM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S878 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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What year was S878 JNM registered?

S878 JNM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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