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T129 SPJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,340 mi
Last recorded138,340 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 SPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 138,340 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 138,257 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 122,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear silencer fouling on rear chassis rail

some damage to front number plate

Fail 10 Feb 2009 122,805 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear silencer fouling on rear chassis rail

some damage to front number plate

temporary nearside repeater unit fitted but acceptable

Pass 8 Feb 2008 109,631 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank mounted retaining clip for fuel supply pipe is broken thus slight insecurity to pipe

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary repair to nearside indicator side repeater.

Fail 6 Feb 2008 109,624 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank mounted retaining clip for fuel supply pipe is broken thus slight insecurity to pipe

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary repair to nearside indicator side repeater.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 97,919 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 97,919 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 83,185 miles

nail in tyre

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Feb 2006 83,185 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perished

nail in tyre

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 SPJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T129 SPJ, 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 SPJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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