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T116 GRF

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,569 mi
Last recorded103,569 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT116 GRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 103,569 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 103,185 miles

Emissions not tested Blue smoke badly (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EML ON

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion From jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 102,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour crackede and showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm ish (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

excessive white smoke from exhaust when engine spped raised

header tank cap missing

Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,570 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 85,876 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

e/m/light staying on

front brake discs slightly pited

n/s/r tyre on 1.6 ml

o/s/r tyre has cracks to outer wall

oil leaks

rear number plate letters fading

Pass 15 Feb 2014 75,273 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 75,267 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 72,681 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 31 Jan 2013 72,681 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system rusty

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2012 68,776 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside tyre side wall cracking

oil leak on engine

stone chip offside headlamp

Fail 3 Feb 2012 68,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside tyre side wall cracking

oil leak on engine

stone chip offside headlamp

Pass 10 Feb 2011 64,515 miles

small stone chip offside headlamp

Pass 10 Feb 2010 63,976 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 63,421 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 63,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 62,924 miles

security of off side mirror glass

security of outer cv boots

Pass 22 Feb 2007 61,036 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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T116 GRF 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 64.7%.

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 T116 GRF, 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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T116 GRF is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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