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S985 EHJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,783 mi
Last recorded75,783 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 EHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2010 75,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 75,783 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,148 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 58,806 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 58,806 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 49,348 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 49,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 40,679 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 40,679 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S985 EHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S985 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 S985 EHJ registered?

S985 EHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S985 EHJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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