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T116 MLA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,070 mi
Last recorded102,070 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT116 MLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 102,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear exhaust mount deteriorated and insecure

coolant leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 102,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear exhaust mount deteriorated and insecure

coolant leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 96,728 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 94,471 miles

rear both exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2013 94,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear both exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2012 92,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 89,374 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 89,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 86,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 86,800 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 80,806 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 76,143 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 76,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 70,848 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 66,340 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 MLA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T116 MLA, 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 MLA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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