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T118 ARC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

57,418 mi
Last recorded57,418 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT118 ARC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 57,418 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to suspension arms, anti roll bar

Pass 17 Jun 2021 56,656 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four brake ferruls (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface corrosion on multiple componenets on the underside

Pass 19 Jun 2020 55,733 miles

front suspension becoming slightly weak

n/s door mirror glass taped in position / slightly loose / advise attention

o/s/f tyre becoming cracked / perished

rear no plate becoming deteriorated

rear w/blade split

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2020 55,732 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both w/blades split 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))

front suspension becoming slightly weak

n/s door mirror glass taped in position / slightly loose / advise attention

o/s/f tyre becoming cracked / perished

rear no plate becoming deteriorated

rear w/blade split

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,504 miles

signs of blue smoke emitting from exhaust after long tick over

underside components showing surface corrosion

washers slightly weak

wiper linkages worn

Fail 1 Apr 2019 54,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner drive gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid out of water (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both w/blades split / smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

signs of blue smoke emitting from exhaust after long tick over

underside components showing surface corrosion

wiper linkages worn

Pass 26 Mar 2018 53,366 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded . (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.2.6)

rear suspension components slightly corroded .

Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,980 miles

Rear rear suspension components corroded

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 51,977 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)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s out rigger to floor and inner sill hold and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted outer bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in inner and outer side walls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s out rigger to floor and inner sill hold and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in outer side wall and outer tread (4.1.D.1b)

Rear rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,281 miles

Nearside Rear Outer n/s rear tyre small cracks in rubber outer side wall

Fail 30 Mar 2016 50,281 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box blowing on weld / corroded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer n/s rear tyre small cracks in rubber outer side wall

Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,632 miles

Nearside front outer cv gaiter has a small pinhole

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall becomming cracked and perrished

Fail 31 Mar 2015 48,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front outer cv gaiter has a small pinhole

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall becomming cracked and perrished

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,113 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear hand brake cable o/s/r corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 47,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,735 miles

o/s/f tyre outer treads small cracks

Fail 2 Apr 2013 45,735 miles

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

o/s/f tyre outer treads small cracks

Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,321 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Apr 2012 44,317 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2010 40,887 miles

all shockers weak

brake pedal low

nearside front inner cv boot split

Fail 2 Apr 2010 40,887 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all shockers weak

brake pedal low

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,868 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 38,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

foot brake spongy

front shockers worn

nearside inner cv boot split

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,946 miles

all shockers worn

Fail 2 Apr 2008 36,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

all shockers worn

Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,713 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 34,701 miles

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

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 31 Mar 2006 32,407 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 32,405 miles

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

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

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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T118 ARC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 T118 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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T118 ARC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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