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T117 ARC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,843 mi
Last recorded90,843 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT117 ARC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2009 90,843 miles

Corrosion starting to front panel,rear chassis and around brake servo mounting-may need welding repairs before next test

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 90,843 miles

Corrosion starting to front panel,rear chassis and around brake servo mounting-may need welding repairs before next test

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 83,903 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 75,904 miles

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

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

Outer walls of both rear tyres deteriorating-will need replacing soon

Slight corrosion around brake servo mounting-may need welding repairs soon

Fail 5 Nov 2007 75,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Outer walls of both rear tyres deteriorating-will need replacing soon

Slight corrosion around brake servo mounting-may need welding repairs soon

Pass 7 Nov 2006 66,697 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 56,856 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 56,855 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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T117 ARC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T117 ARC, 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 T117 ARC registered?

T117 ARC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T117 ARC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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