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A16 TDF

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,916 mi
Last recorded90,916 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 TDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 90,916 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 84,976 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 76,103 miles

exaust

Fail 11 Oct 2012 76,100 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

exaust

Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,931 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 48,109 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 48,101 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,456 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 45,456 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2009 39,105 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 39,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 34,159 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 34,158 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 28,616 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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A16 TDF is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A16 TDF, 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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A16 TDF is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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