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T125 MEY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

68,678 mi
Last recorded68,678 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT125 MEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 68,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 17 May 2013 68,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 63,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2012 63,296 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2011 58,515 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cut not to cord 165 70 13

oil was low

Pass 26 May 2011 58,515 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear tyre cut not to cord 165 70 13

oil was low

Fail 18 May 2010 53,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 53,493 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,277 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 48,277 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 41,426 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 41,393 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 33,579 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 33,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 27,823 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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T125 MEY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T125 MEY, 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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T125 MEY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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