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T109 CNL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

69,921 mi
Last recorded69,921 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT109 CNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 69,921 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 69,921 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 64,215 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 64,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,901 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 64,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 58,300 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,300 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,576 miles

Both front c.v boots have a possible leak of grease

Coolant level low

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

Nearside front brake hose flexi ferrals slightly corroded

Nearside rear wheel bearing has play (BORDERLINE)

Offside front brake hose flexi ferrals corroded (BORDERLINE)

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside handbrake cable slightly sticking

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Oil leak

Radiator badly corroded

Slight play in nearside front strut top

Fail 13 Apr 2010 52,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both front c.v boots have a possible leak of grease

Coolant level low

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

Nearside front brake hose flexi ferrals slightly corroded

Nearside rear wheel bearing has play (BORDERLINE)

Offside front brake hose flexi ferrals corroded (BORDERLINE)

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside handbrake cable slightly sticking

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Oil leak

Radiator badly corroded

Slight play in nearside front strut top

Pass 4 Apr 2009 46,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside & offside front flexi hose metal ferrules corroded

Radiator in poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2009 46,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside & offside front flexi hose metal ferrules corroded

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,126 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 41,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 36,080 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 36,080 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 34,270 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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T109 CNL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 T109 CNL, 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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T109 CNL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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