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T134 VGB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,981 mi
Last recorded121,981 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT134 VGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 121,981 miles

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

surface corroded around front outer floor to sill offside

surface corroding around by rear top coil spring mounting

Pass 13 Sep 2011 113,435 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 113,435 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 104,430 miles

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

vehicle shows surface corrosion throughout

Fail 28 Sep 2010 104,352 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

vehicle shows surface corrosion throughout

Pass 7 Oct 2009 98,078 miles

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

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

windscreen shows chip repair

Fail 1 Oct 2009 98,020 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 93,034 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 90,650 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 90,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 83,332 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 83,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 68,861 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 68,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight blow ex rear joints

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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T134 VGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T134 VGB, 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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T134 VGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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