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S939 EHJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

97,869 mi
Last recorded97,869 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS939 EHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 97,869 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no reverse lights

Fail 23 Jul 2015 97,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no reverse lights

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2014 95,738 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 30 Jul 2014 95,738 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,859 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 92,859 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 87,081 miles

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

small cut o/s front tyre sidewall

Fail 9 Jul 2012 87,081 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

small cut o/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2011 83,493 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

hand brake cable rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2010 81,758 miles

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

exhaust mounts and joints corroding.

front number plate cracked slightly.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 81,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust mounts and joints corroding.

front number plate cracked slightly.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 76,718 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 76,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 62,437 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres side walls perashing

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 4 Feb 2008 62,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres side walls perashing

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 23 Jan 2007 52,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 52,330 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 45,055 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 45,055 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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S939 EHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 S939 EHJ, 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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S939 EHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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