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S946 EHJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,084 mi
Last recorded130,084 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS946 EHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 130,084 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 118,110 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 118,095 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 111,147 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 111,119 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering slightly stiff when turning wright but not to excess

Pass 17 Jan 2008 96,529 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 96,527 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on inner edges but not to excess

Pass 17 Jan 2007 82,726 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 82,559 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Jan 2006 66,369 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 66,369 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S946 EHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S946 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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What year was S946 EHJ registered?

S946 EHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 February 1999.

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