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T117 ARE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,904 mi
Last recorded65,904 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT117 ARE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2013 65,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

engine misfiring at times

front and rear suspension corroding

inner rear sills corroding

offside front floor holed and corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 55,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

floor above rear suspension coil springs corroding

front floor corroding

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low 3mm

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 21 Nov 2012 55,910 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

floor above rear suspension coil springs corroding

front floor corroding

front tyres worn more on edges

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low 3mm

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2011 47,201 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres cracking/perishing/slight distortion of inner tread

engine managment light on

front and rear suspension corroding

front brake discs badly corroded

inner sills corroding

nearside front tyre tread wearing low 3mm

Fail 23 Nov 2011 47,200 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking/perishing/slight distortion of inner tread

engine managment light on

front and rear suspension corroding

front brake discs badly corroded

inner sills corroding

nearside front tyre tread wearing low 3mm

nearside headlamp mountings broken

Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,696 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroding not holed

Fail 14 Jun 2010 42,696 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroding not holed

Pass 18 Jun 2009 1,059 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyer becoming out of shape

Fail 18 Jun 2009 1,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyer becoming out of shape

Pass 12 Jun 2008 33,155 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,686 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 23,060 miles

slight leak from o/s/r shock absorber

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 ARE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T117 ARE, 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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T117 ARE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 1999.

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