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T129 MGW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,421 mi
Last recorded106,421 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 MGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 106,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2011 105,410 miles

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front tyres starting to crack

both rear inner sills rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2010 102,749 miles

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

both front driveshafts outer gaiters becoming loose

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

n/s door pillar slight crack

Pass 2 Sep 2009 98,930 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 98,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 95,259 miles

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

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 28 Aug 2008 95,259 miles

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

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

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2007 91,127 miles

play in steering column

Fail 5 Sep 2007 91,127 miles

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

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

play in steering column

Pass 8 Sep 2006 86,530 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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T129 MGW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T129 MGW, 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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T129 MGW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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