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T120 VBL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,012 mi
Last recorded78,012 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT120 VBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 78,012 miles

Battery tray corroded

Edge of bonnet corroded

Engine oil level on minimum

Near side + off side rear inner sills corroded

Near side front + off side front jacking points corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Aug 2016 78,012 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Battery tray corroded

Edge of bonnet corroded

Engine oil level on minimum

Near side + off side rear inner sills corroded

Near side front + off side front jacking points corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Aug 2015 75,881 miles

Engine oil level low

Battery tray corroded

Engine coolant level low

Front edge of bonnet +under side of vehicle corroded

High level brake light inop

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Aug 2015 75,881 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Battery tray corroded

Engine coolant level low

Engine oil level low

Front edge of bonnet +under side of vehicle corroded

High level brake light inop

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,668 miles

Front anti roll bar corroded.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front edge of bonnet corroded.

Off side wiper blade worn.

Oil leak

Small stone chips to windscreen.

Under side of vehicle corroded.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 73,648 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front anti roll bar corroded.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front edge of bonnet corroded.

Off side wiper blade worn.

Oil leak

Small stone chips to windscreen.

Under side of vehicle corroded.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,583 miles

Corrosion formeing front chassie.

Corrosion formeing near side rear + off side rear coil spring upper mounting.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Near side rear tyre tread perished.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Slight play in near side front + off side front strut top mounts.

Small stone chips in windscreen.

Windscreen wiper blades worn.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 68,249 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Front anti roll bar corroded.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 60,622 miles

Battery tray corroded.

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

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

Near side + off side inner sills corroded at rear.

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension components rusty.

Tested in wet conditions.

Fail 18 Aug 2011 60,622 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Battery tray corroded.

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

Near side + off side inner sills corroded at rear.

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension components rusty.

Tested in wet conditions.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 51,936 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Front EXhaust Rusting

Gearbox Oil Leaks

Rear Number Plate Stained

Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,269 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 47,267 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Rusted

Gearbox Oil Leaks

Rear Number Plate Stained

Pass 12 Aug 2008 43,355 miles

Front tyres side walls perished.

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 43,355 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front tyres side walls perished.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 39,584 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 39,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 34,484 miles

offside front tyre heavily perished

slight exhaust gas leak from rear box joint

Fail 24 Feb 2006 34,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre heavily perished

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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T120 VBL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T120 VBL, 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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T120 VBL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 May 1999.

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