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S951 FHJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,784 mi
Last recorded42,784 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS951 FHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 42,784 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Feb 2016 42,784 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both p.r.s (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Jan 2015 40,796 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner wall has cuts no cords showing

Pass 28 Jan 2015 40,796 miles

n/s/f tyre inner wall has cuts no cords showing

Pass 23 Jan 2014 38,629 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 36,522 miles

osr tyre has cracking but no cords showing

Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,683 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 32,368 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 32,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,804 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,671 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 24,261 miles

slight scuffing to o/s fron tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2007 21,647 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 21,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 30 Jan 2006 19,951 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 19,951 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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S951 FHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S951 FHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S951 FHJ registered?

S951 FHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S951 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S951 FHJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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